1983 Donkervoort S7 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1983 Donkervoort S7 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Donkervoort S7 (110 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (90 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Donkervoort S7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet.
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, 1970 Mercury Comet (209 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Donkervoort S7. (163 Nm). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Donkervoort S7.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Donkervoort S7 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Donkervoort | Mercury |
Model | S7 | Comet |
Year Released | 1983 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 90 HP |
Torque | 163 Nm | 209 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1360 mm |