1987 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1976 Ford Escort
To start off, 1987 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1976 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Escort weights approximately 235 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Donkervoort S8 | 1976 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
| Model | S8 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |
