1998 BMW 330 vs. 1985 Ford RS 200
To start off, 1998 BMW 330 is newer by 13 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1998 BMW 330. (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 510 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, 1998 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford RS 200. (293 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford RS 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 330 | 1985 Ford RS 200 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | RS 200 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1804 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 116 L |
