1990 BMW M3 vs. 1990 Ford RS 200
To start off, both 1990 BMW M3 and 1990 Ford RS 200 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,467 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford RS 200 (250 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1990 BMW M3. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW M3 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1990 Ford RS 200.
Because 1990 Ford RS 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 BMW M3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford RS 200 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Ford RS 200 (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW M3. (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1990 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1990 Ford RS 200 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | RS 200 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 54 L |
