1992 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1992 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 386 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, 1992 Donkervoort D8 (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1992 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Donkervoort D8 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
| Model | D8 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 654 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |
