2001 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1965 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2001 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 520 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Donkervoort D8 | 1965 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
| Model | D8 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2730 mm |
