1995 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1997 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Donkervoort D8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Donkervoort D8 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Donkervoort D8 (139 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 580 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, 1997 Ford Scorpio (173 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Donkervoort D8 | 1997 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
| Model | D8 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
