1987 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1982 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1987 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Continental. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1982 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 860 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, 1982 Lincoln Continental (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Donkervoort S8 | 1982 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Lincoln |
| Model | S8 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1420 mm |
