1959 BMW 600 vs. 1989 Ford RS 200
To start off, 1989 Ford RS 200 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,804 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford RS 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford RS 200 weights approximately 632 kg more than 1959 BMW 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Ford RS 200 (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 600 | 1989 Ford RS 200 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 600 | RS 200 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 1804 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2410 mm |
