1998 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra

To start off, 1998 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 461 kg more than 1998 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Donkervoort D8. 1984 Ford Sierra has automatic transmission and 1998 Donkervoort D8 has manual transmission. 1998 Donkervoort D8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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