1973 DAF 66 vs. 1972 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1973 DAF 66 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Comet (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1973 DAF 66. (46 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1973 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Comet weights approximately 392 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, 1972 Mercury Comet (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
1973 DAF 66 | 1972 Mercury Comet | |
Make | DAF | Mercury |
Model | 66 | Comet |
Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 46 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 828 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2800 mm |