1983 Donkervoort S7 vs. 1975 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1983 Donkervoort S7 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercury Cougar (152 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1983 Donkervoort S7. (110 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercury Cougar 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, 1975 Mercury Cougar (378 Nm) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Donkervoort S7. (163 Nm). This means 1975 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Donkervoort S7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Donkervoort S7 | 1975 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Mercury |
| Model | S7 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 152 HP |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1340 mm |
