2001 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2001 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 485 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina. 1977 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 2001 Donkervoort D8 has manual transmission. 2001 Donkervoort D8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Donkervoort D8 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
| Model | D8 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2580 mm |
