1985 Ford RS 200 vs. 2010 BMW 328
To start off, 2010 BMW 328 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2010 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 328 weights approximately 540 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, 1985 Ford RS 200 (293 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1985 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford RS 200 | 2010 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | RS 200 | 328 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1804 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 61 L |
