1992 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1992 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 S8 (214 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (198 Nm). This means 1992 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr. 1992 Donkervoort S8 has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Zephyr has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Zephyr will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Donkervoort S8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Donkervoort S8 | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
| Model | S8 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 113 HP |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4710 mm |
