2006 BMW M3 vs. 1989 Ford RS 200
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 17 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 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1989 Ford RS 200. (247 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford RS 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 653 kg more than 1989 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, 2006 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford RS 200. (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford RS 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 1989 Ford RS 200 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | RS 200 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 1804 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 116 L |
