2005 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 2005 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria (179 HP) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Donkervoort D8. (149 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2005 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1205 kg more than 2005 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. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2005 Donkervoort D8 has manual transmission. 2005 Donkervoort D8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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