1975 DAF 66 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1975 DAF 66 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1975 DAF 66. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1975 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 204 kg more than 1975 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, 1969 Ford Capri (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
1975 DAF 66 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | DAF | Ford |
Model | 66 | Capri |
Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1106 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 76.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 826 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 58 L |