2005 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 2005 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Donkervoort D8 (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (40 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 250 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Donkervoort D8 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
Model | D8 | Escort |
Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |