1999 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1999 Ford Econoline
To start off, both 1999 Donkervoort D8 and 1999 Ford Econoline were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Econoline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Econoline (212 HP @ 4450 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1999 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Econoline should accelerate faster than 1999 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Econoline weights approximately 1730 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Ford Econoline (393 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Econoline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Donkervoort D8 | 1999 Ford Econoline | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
| Model | D8 | Econoline |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4450 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3510 mm |
