2002 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1978 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2002 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 665 kg more than 2002 Donkervoort D8.
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, 1978 Ford Mustang (339 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Donkervoort D8 | 1978 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
Model | D8 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1780 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2560 mm |