1994 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1994 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 245 kg more than 1994 Donkervoort S8.
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 S8 (167 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1975 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1994 Donkervoort S8 has manual transmission. 1994 Donkervoort S8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Donkervoort S8 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
Model | S8 | Escort |
Year Released | 1994 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |