2001 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 11 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2001 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2001 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1892 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Donkervoort D8. 2012 Ford Expedition 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. 2012 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Donkervoort D8 | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
| Model | D8 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 2517 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3023 mm |
