1986 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1950 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1986 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Donkervoort S8 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1950 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Vedette weights approximately 450 kg more than 1986 Donkervoort S8.
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, 1986 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Donkervoort S8 | 1950 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
| Model | S8 | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1530 mm |
