1995 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1993 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1995 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1993 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Mustang weights approximately 585 kg more than 1995 Donkervoort S8.
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, 1993 Ford Mustang (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Donkervoort S8 | 1993 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
| Model | S8 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
