1993 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1993 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 465 kg more than 1993 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Donkervoort D8. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1993 Donkervoort D8 has manual transmission. 1993 Donkervoort D8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Donkervoort D8 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
Model | D8 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1993 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2590 mm |