1994 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1982 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1994 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 750 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, 1982 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Donkervoort D8. 1982 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1994 Donkervoort D8 has manual transmission. 1994 Donkervoort D8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Donkervoort D8 | 1982 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
Model | D8 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1994 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2950 mm |