1985 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1985 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1985 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1985 Donkervoort S8.
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, 1966 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Donkervoort S8 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Donkervoort | Mercury |
Model | S8 | Comet |
Year Released | 1985 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |