1988 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1954 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1988 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1954 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Anglia weights approximately 62 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1988 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Donkervoort S8 | 1954 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
| Model | S8 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1170 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1500 mm |
