1994 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1994 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1994 Donkervoort D8. (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1994 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 935 kg more than 1994 Donkervoort D8. 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Donkervoort D8 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
Model | D8 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1994 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 491 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2830 mm |