1974 DAF 66 vs. 1970 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1974 DAF 66 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Corsair (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1974 DAF 66. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1974 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Corsair weights approximately 57 kg more than 1974 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, 1970 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
1974 DAF 66 | 1970 Ford Corsair | |
Make | DAF | Ford |
Model | 66 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 828 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2570 mm |