1989 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1989 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Anglia weights approximately 62 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1989 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Donkervoort S8 | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
Model | S8 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1989 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 75 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |