1975 DAF 66 vs. 1975 Ford Capri
To start off, both 1975 DAF 66 and 1975 Ford Capri were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Capri (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1975 DAF 66. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1975 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 197 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, 1975 Ford Capri (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 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 | 1975 Ford Capri | |
| Make | DAF | Ford |
| Model | 66 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1106 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 66 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 | 1023 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 58 L |
