1994 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1994 Ford Falcon

To start off, both 1994 Donkervoort D8 and 1994 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Falcon (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1994 Donkervoort D8. (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1994 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Falcon weights approximately 885 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Donkervoort D8. 1994 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1994 Donkervoort D8 has manual transmission. 1994 Donkervoort D8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Donkervoort D8 1994 Ford Falcon
Make Donkervoort Ford
Model D8 Falcon
Year Released 1994 1994
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1795 cc 3984 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 138 HP 205 HP
Engine RPM 6750 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 170 Nm 357 Nm
Torque RPM 5250 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 650 kg 1535 kg
Vehicle Length 3420 mm 4910 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1110 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2310 mm 2800 mm


 

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