2005 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2005 Ford F-350
To start off, both 2005 Donkervoort D8 and 2005 Ford F-350 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2005 Donkervoort D8. (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2005 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-350 weights approximately 625 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. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Donkervoort D8 | 2005 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
Model | D8 | F-350 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1780 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 495 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3610 mm |