1983 Donkervoort S7 vs. 1976 Ford Escort

To start off, 1983 Donkervoort S7 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Donkervoort S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Donkervoort S7 (110 HP) has 65 more horse power than 1976 Ford Escort. (45 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Donkervoort S7 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Escort.

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, 1983 Donkervoort S7 (163 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Escort. (60 Nm). This means 1983 Donkervoort S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Escort. 1983 Donkervoort S7 has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1976 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.

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