1996 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1994 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1996 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1996 Donkervoort D8. (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1996 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Mustang weights approximately 740 kg more than 1996 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 Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Donkervoort D8. 1994 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1996 Donkervoort D8 has manual transmission. 1996 Donkervoort D8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Donkervoort D8 | 1994 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
Model | D8 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2580 mm |