1962 DAF Daffodil vs. 1979 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 1979 Dodge Mirada is newer by 17 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 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Dodge Mirada (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1962 DAF Daffodil. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1962 DAF Daffodil. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 1035 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, 1979 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 DAF Daffodil. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 DAF Daffodil.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 DAF Daffodil | 1979 Dodge Mirada | |
| Make | DAF | Dodge |
| Model | Daffodil | Mirada |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 5209 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 665 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2870 mm |
