2002 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2009 Ford E-250
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Donkervoort D8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Donkervoort D8 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2002 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2002 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford E-250 weights approximately 341 kg more than 2002 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, 2009 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Donkervoort D8. 2009 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2002 Donkervoort D8 has manual transmission. 2002 Donkervoort D8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Donkervoort D8 | 2009 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
| Model | D8 | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3510 mm |
