2004 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1997 Ford Aerostar

To start off, 2004 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Aerostar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Aerostar would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1997 Ford Aerostar. (133 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 890 kg more than 2004 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, 1997 Ford Aerostar (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Donkervoort D8.

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