1972 DAF 66 vs. 1975 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1975 Ford Cortina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 DAF 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 DAF 66 would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1972 DAF 66. (46 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1972 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Cortina weights approximately 119 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, 1975 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 DAF 66 | 1975 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | DAF | Ford |
| Model | 66 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1106 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 63 mm |
| 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 826 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |
