2003 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2008 Ford F-150
To start off, 2008 Ford F-150 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Donkervoort D8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Donkervoort D8 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2003 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2003 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford F-150 weights approximately 447 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, 2008 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Donkervoort D8. 2008 Ford F-150 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. 2008 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Donkervoort D8 | 2008 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
| Model | D8 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3520 mm |
