1989 Donkervoort S8 vs. 2006 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2006 Ferrari F430 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Donkervoort S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Donkervoort S8 would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 368 more horse power than 1989 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1989 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 775 kg more than 1989 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, 2006 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Donkervoort S8 | 2006 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Ferrari |
| Model | S8 | F430 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 4308 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 483 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1220 mm |
