2009 BMW 330 vs. 1987 Ford RS 200
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 22 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, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 330 (521 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford RS 200. (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford RS 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 1987 Ford RS 200 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | RS 200 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1804 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 116 L |
