1986 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1981 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1986 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Donkervoort S8 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 681 kg more than 1986 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, 1981 Mercury Cougar (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Donkervoort S8 | 1981 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Donkervoort | Mercury |
Model | S8 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1370 mm |