1994 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Donkervoort D8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Donkervoort D8 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1994 Donkervoort D8. (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1994 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 978 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (522 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Donkervoort D8 | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
| Model | D8 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1628 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2580 mm |
