1996 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1954 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1996 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1954 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 496 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Donkervoort D8 (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Donkervoort D8 | 1954 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
Model | D8 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1996 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2650 mm |