1988 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1976 Ferrari 306

To start off, 1988 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 306. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 306 would be higher. At 2,855 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 306 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 306 (241 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1988 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 306 should accelerate faster than 1988 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 306 weights approximately 1206 kg more than 1988 Donkervoort S8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1976 Ferrari 306 (265 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm). This means 1976 Ferrari 306 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Donkervoort S8.

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