1999 BMW Z9 vs. 1989 Ford RS 200
To start off, 1999 BMW Z9 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford RS 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford RS 200 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1999 BMW Z9. (242 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW Z9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Z9 weights approximately 448 kg more than 1989 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, 1999 BMW Z9 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford RS 200. (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford RS 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Z9 | 1989 Ford RS 200 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Z9 | RS 200 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1804 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2410 mm |
