1983 Donkervoort S7 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1983 Donkervoort S7 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Donkervoort S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (115 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1983 Donkervoort S7. (110 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1983 Donkervoort S7.
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, both vehicles can yield 163 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1983 Donkervoort S7 has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Donkervoort S7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Donkervoort S7 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
Model | S7 | Escort |
Year Released | 1983 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 115 HP |
Torque | 163 Nm | 163 Nm |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1370 mm |