1986 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1964 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1986 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Marcos 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Marcos 1800 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 2 more horse power than 1964 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1964 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Marcos 1800 weights approximately 99 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1986 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Donkervoort S8 | 1964 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | Donkervoort | Marcos |
Model | S8 | 1800 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1060 mm |