1997 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1997 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (90 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 464 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Donkervoort D8 (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Donkervoort D8 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
Model | D8 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1997 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 122 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 | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2590 mm |