2001 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 9 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (248 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2001 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2001 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1673 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (398 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Donkervoort D8. 2010 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2001 Donkervoort D8 has manual transmission. 2001 Donkervoort D8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Donkervoort D8 | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
| Model | D8 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 2298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3670 mm |
