2004 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, both 2004 Donkervoort D8 and 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP) has 76 more horse power than 2004 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2004 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1207 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Donkervoort D8. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2004 Donkervoort D8 has manual transmission. 2004 Donkervoort D8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Donkervoort D8 | 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Donkervoort | Mercury |
Model | D8 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 224 HP |
Torque | 210 Nm | 373 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2900 mm |