1989 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1989 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,292 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 665 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, 1981 Ford Granada (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Donkervoort S8 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
Model | S8 | Granada |
Year Released | 1989 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1430 mm |