1972 DAF 66 vs. 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1972 DAF 66 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1972 DAF 66. (46 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1972 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 DAF 66 weights approximately 146 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 DAF 66 | 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | DAF | Ferrari |
| Model | 66 | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1106 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 826 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 88 L |
