2002 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1953 Ford Vedette
To start off, 2002 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1953 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Vedette weights approximately 500 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Donkervoort D8 | 1953 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
Model | D8 | Vedette |
Year Released | 2002 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1780 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2700 mm |