1983 Donkervoort S7 vs. 1981 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1983 Donkervoort S7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Donkervoort S7 (110 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1981 Ford Falcon. (109 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Donkervoort S7 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Falcon.
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, 1981 Ford Falcon (228 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Donkervoort S7. (163 Nm). This means 1981 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Donkervoort S7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Donkervoort S7 | 1981 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
| Model | S7 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 109 HP |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1380 mm |
