1992 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1966 Marcos 1500
To start off, 1992 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Marcos 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Marcos 1500 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Marcos 1500 weights approximately 32 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Donkervoort S8 | 1966 Marcos 1500 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Marcos |
| Model | S8 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1090 mm |
