1992 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1992 Ford Granada
To start off, both 1992 Donkervoort S8 and 1992 Ford Granada were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Granada (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1992 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1992 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Granada weights approximately 642 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Ford Granada (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Donkervoort S8 | 1992 Ford Granada | |
Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
Model | S8 | Granada |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1460 mm |