1983 Donkervoort S7 vs. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Donkervoort S7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Donkervoort S7 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1983 Donkervoort S7. (110 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria 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, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Donkervoort S7. (163 Nm). This means 1985 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Donkervoort S7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Donkervoort S7 | 1985 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
| Model | S7 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1390 mm |
