1996 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1960 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1996 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1960 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Prefect weights approximately 128 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Prefect. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1996 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Donkervoort D8 | 1960 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
Model | D8 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1996 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2220 mm |