2003 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 2003 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (297 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2003 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2003 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 1160 kg more than 2003 Donkervoort D8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Donkervoort D8. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2003 Donkervoort D8 has manual transmission. 2003 Donkervoort D8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Donkervoort D8 | 1979 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
| Model | D8 | LTD |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3080 mm |
