1997 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1965 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1997 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1997 Donkervoort D8. (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1997 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 250 LM weights approximately 200 kg more than 1997 Donkervoort D8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Donkervoort D8 | 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Ferrari |
| Model | D8 | 250 LM |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2400 mm |
