1991 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1989 Ford Sierra

To start off, 1991 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Sierra (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1991 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1991 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 453 kg more than 1991 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, 1989 Ford Sierra (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Donkervoort S8.

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