1994 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1961 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1994 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1961 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Taunus weights approximately 310 kg more 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, 1994 Donkervoort D8 (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Donkervoort D8 | 1961 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
| Model | D8 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2640 mm |
