2004 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1970 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2004 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Corsair weights approximately 260 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2004 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Donkervoort D8 | 1970 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
Model | D8 | Corsair |
Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2570 mm |