2004 BMW 525 vs. 1988 Ford RS 200
To start off, 2004 BMW 525 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford RS 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford RS 200 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1988 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, 2004 BMW 525 (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford RS 200. (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford RS 200.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 525 | 1988 Ford RS 200 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | RS 200 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1804 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 116 L |