1980 BMW M5 vs. 1985 Ford RS 200
To start off, 1985 Ford RS 200 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW M5 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1980 BMW M5. (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M5 weights approximately 211 kg more than 1985 Ford RS 200.
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, 1980 BMW M5 (304 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford RS 200. (293 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford RS 200.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW M5 | 1985 Ford RS 200 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M5 | RS 200 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1804 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77.7 mm |
Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1391 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 116 L |