2003 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2003 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2003 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2003 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1355 kg more than 2003 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, 1972 Mercury Montego (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Donkervoort D8. 1972 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2003 Donkervoort D8 has manual transmission. 2003 Donkervoort D8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Donkervoort D8 | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Donkervoort | Mercury |
Model | D8 | Montego |
Year Released | 2003 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1780 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3000 mm |