1991 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1970 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1991 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Taunus weights approximately 275 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Donkervoort S8 | 1970 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
| Model | S8 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1370 mm |
