1983 Donkervoort S7 vs. 1978 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1983 Donkervoort S7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Donkervoort S7 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1983 Donkervoort S7 has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Taunus 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 | 1978 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
Model | S7 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1330 mm |