1992 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1973 Ford Capri
To start off, 1992 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Capri weights approximately 408 kg more than 1992 Donkervoort D8.
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, 1973 Ford Capri (190 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Donkervoort D8 | 1973 Ford Capri | |
Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
Model | D8 | Capri |
Year Released | 1992 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 654 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2570 mm |