1997 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1997 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 466 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, 1978 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Donkervoort D8 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
Model | D8 | Capri |
Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2570 mm |