2005 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1979 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2005 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Donkervoort D8 (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1275 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, 1979 Lincoln Continental (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Donkervoort D8. 1979 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2005 Donkervoort D8 has manual transmission. 2005 Donkervoort D8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Donkervoort D8 | 1979 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Donkervoort | Lincoln |
Model | D8 | Continental |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1780 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2990 mm |