2002 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2012 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang is newer by 10 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mustang (412 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 2002 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2002 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1010 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, 2012 Ford Mustang (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Donkervoort D8.

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