2007 BMW 330 vs. 1987 Ford RS 200
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 20 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 308 kg more than 1987 Ford RS 200.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford RS 200. (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford RS 200. 2007 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford RS 200 has manual transmission. 1987 Ford RS 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1987 Ford RS 200 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | RS 200 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1804 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 116 L |
