1985 Ford RS 200 vs. 2009 BMW 530
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 24 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 580 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, 2009 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford RS 200. (293 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford RS 200. 2009 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford RS 200 has manual transmission. 1985 Ford RS 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford RS 200 | 2009 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | RS 200 | 530 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1804 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 70 L |
