2002 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1958 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 2002 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,550 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 567 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Donkervoort D8 | 1958 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
| Model | D8 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 2550 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2720 mm |
