1996 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1986 Ford Granada
To start off, 1996 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Granada would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Granada weights approximately 618 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Donkervoort D8 | 1986 Ford Granada | |
Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
Model | D8 | Granada |
Year Released | 1996 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1268 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2770 mm |