1991 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1991 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Sierra would be higher. Both 1991 Donkervoort S8 and 1987 Ford Sierra are equipped with a 1,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 470 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Donkervoort S8 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
| Model | S8 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1370 mm |
