1986 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 1986 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Donkervoort S8 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Consul weights approximately 207 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Donkervoort S8 | 1963 Ford Consul | |
Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
Model | S8 | Consul |
Year Released | 1986 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |