1995 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1995 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 1995 Donkervoort D8 and 1995 Ford Ranger were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Donkervoort D8 (139 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1995 Ford Ranger. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Ranger weights approximately 745 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Ford Ranger (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Donkervoort D8 | 1995 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
Model | D8 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2840 mm |