1995 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1977 Ford 2000
To start off, 1995 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford 2000 would be higher. Both 1995 Donkervoort S8 and 1977 Ford 2000 are equipped with a 1,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1977 Ford 2000. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford 2000 weights approximately 657 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, 1995 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford 2000. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Donkervoort S8 | 1977 Ford 2000 | |
Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
Model | S8 | 2000 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |