1973 DAF 66 vs. 1958 Ford 17
To start off, 1973 DAF 66 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ford 17 (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1973 DAF 66. (46 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1973 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford 17 weights approximately 287 kg more than 1973 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, 1958 Ford 17 (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1958 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
1973 DAF 66 | 1958 Ford 17 | |
Make | DAF | Ford |
Model | 66 | 17 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 46 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 76.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 828 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |