1990 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1958 Ford Popular
To start off, 1990 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Donkervoort S8 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Popular weights approximately 60 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Donkervoort S8 | 1958 Ford Popular | |
Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
Model | S8 | Popular |
Year Released | 1990 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1630 mm |