1972 DAF 66 vs. 1970 Ford 17
To start off, 1972 DAF 66 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford 17 (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1972 DAF 66. (46 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1972 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford 17 weights approximately 249 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, 1970 Ford 17 (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1970 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
1972 DAF 66 | 1970 Ford 17 | |
Make | DAF | Ford |
Model | 66 | 17 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1106 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 46 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 826 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 87 L |