1986 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1986 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra 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 41 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 365 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1986 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Donkervoort S8 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
| Model | S8 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
