1985 Ford RS 200 vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 27 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), 2012 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 116 weights approximately 190 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1985 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford RS 200 | 2012 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | RS 200 | 116 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| 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 | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 51 L |
