1993 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1993 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1993 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1993 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1993 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, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria (338 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Donkervoort S8. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1993 Donkervoort S8 has manual transmission. 1993 Donkervoort S8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Donkervoort S8 | 1984 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
Model | S8 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1993 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |