2004 BMW 645 vs. 1987 Ford RS 200
To start off, 2004 BMW 645 is newer by 17 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1987 Ford RS 200. (247 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford RS 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 645 weights approximately 583 kg more than 1987 Ford RS 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 645 (451 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford RS 200. (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford RS 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 645 | 1987 Ford RS 200 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 645 | RS 200 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1804 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 116 L |
