1972 DAF 66 vs. 1957 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1972 DAF 66 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Morris Cowley is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Morris Cowley (53 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1972 DAF 66. (46 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Morris Cowley should accelerate faster than 1972 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Cowley weights approximately 294 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, 1957 Morris Cowley (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1957 Morris Cowley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
1972 DAF 66 | 1957 Morris Cowley | |
Make | DAF | Morris |
Model | 66 | Cowley |
Year Released | 1972 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1106 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 46 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 75 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 826 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 52 L |