1988 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1988 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 627 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Donkervoort S8 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
Model | S8 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1360 mm |