1985 Ford RS 200 vs. 2010 BMW 320
To start off, 2010 BMW 320 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford RS 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford RS 200 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2010 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 320.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 BMW 320 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford RS 200. (293 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford RS 200.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford RS 200 | 2010 BMW 320 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | RS 200 | 320 |
Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1804 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 57 L |