1973 DAF 66 vs. 1981 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1981 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 DAF 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 DAF 66 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1973 DAF 66. (46 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1973 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 992 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, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
1973 DAF 66 | 1981 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | DAF | Lincoln |
Model | 66 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1973 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 46 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 828 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 68 L |