2001 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2007 Ford F-250
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Donkervoort D8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Donkervoort D8 would be higher. At 4,200 cc, 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-250 (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2001 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2001 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 2039 kg more than 2001 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, 2007 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Donkervoort D8 | 2007 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
| Model | D8 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 4200 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 2664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3490 mm |
