2000 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2000 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2000 Donkervoort D8 and 2000 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Ford Focus. (129 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Focus weights approximately 575 kg more than 2000 Donkervoort D8.
Because 2000 Donkervoort D8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Donkervoort D8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Focus. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Donkervoort D8 | 2000 Ford Focus | |
Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
Model | D8 | Focus |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2620 mm |