1973 DAF 66 vs. 1988 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 15 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 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Town Car (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1973 DAF 66. (46 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1973 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1002 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, 1988 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 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 | 1988 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | DAF | Lincoln |
| Model | 66 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 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 | 1830 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 |
