1974 DAF 66 vs. 1974 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 1974 DAF 66 and 1974 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,744 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1974 DAF 66. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1974 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 782 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, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S (223 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1974 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 DAF 66 | 1974 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | DAF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 66 | S |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2744 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 828 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 85 L |
