1972 AMC Matador vs. 1972 DAF 66
To start off, both 1972 AMC Matador and 1972 DAF 66 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1972 DAF 66. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1972 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 804 kg more than 1972 DAF 66. 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, 1972 AMC Matador (469 Nm) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 DAF 66. (75 Nm). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1972 DAF 66 | |
| Make | AMC | DAF |
| Model | Matador | 66 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 826 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 42 L |
