1962 DAF Daffodil vs. 1987 Morgan 4
To start off, 1987 Morgan 4 is newer by 25 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1962 DAF Daffodil. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1962 DAF Daffodil. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Morgan 4 weights approximately 160 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, 1987 Morgan 4 (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 DAF Daffodil. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 DAF Daffodil.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 DAF Daffodil | 1987 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | DAF | Morgan |
| Model | Daffodil | 4 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 665 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2450 mm |
