1974 DAF 66 vs. 1966 Ford Consul
To start off, 1974 DAF 66 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,181 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 45 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 DAF 66 weights approximately 46 kg more than 1966 Ford Consul.
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, 1966 Ford Consul (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 DAF 66 | 1966 Ford Consul | |
| Make | DAF | Ford |
| Model | 66 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1181 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 58.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 828 kg | 782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 40 L |
