1994 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1994 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercury Montclair (159 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1994 Donkervoort D8. (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1994 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, 1955 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1955 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Donkervoort D8 | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Donkervoort | Mercury |
Model | D8 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1994 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2980 mm |