1995 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1963 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1995 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 595 kg more than 1995 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, 1963 Ford Zodiac (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Donkervoort S8 | 1963 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
| Model | S8 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
