1972 DAF 66 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1972 DAF 66 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Marina would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (95 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1972 DAF 66. (46 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1972 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 139 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, 1971 Morris Marina (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
1972 DAF 66 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | DAF | Morris |
Model | 66 | Marina |
Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1106 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 46 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 826 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2440 mm |