1972 DAF 66 vs. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 9 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 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1972 DAF 66. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1972 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 804 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, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 DAF 66. (75 Nm). This means 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 DAF 66 | 1981 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | DAF | Ford |
| Model | 66 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 826 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2910 mm |
