1962 DAF Daffodil vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1970 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 DAF Daffodil. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 DAF Daffodil would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz E (95 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1962 DAF Daffodil. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1962 DAF Daffodil. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 665 kg more than 1962 DAF Daffodil. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz E (159 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 DAF Daffodil. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 DAF Daffodil.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 DAF Daffodil | 1970 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | DAF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Daffodil | E |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 665 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2760 mm |
