2003 BMW 520 vs. 1987 Ford RS 200
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford RS 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford RS 200 would be higher. At 2,170 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2003 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 438 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Ford RS 200 (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 520 | 1987 Ford RS 200 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | RS 200 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1987 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2170 cc | 1804 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 77.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1232 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 116 L |