1995 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1995 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1995 Donkervoort D8. (139 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1995 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1680 kg more than 1995 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, 1971 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Donkervoort D8. 1971 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1995 Donkervoort D8 has manual transmission. 1995 Donkervoort D8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Donkervoort D8 | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Lincoln |
| Model | D8 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 7542 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3230 mm |
