1975 DAF 66 vs. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 DAF 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 DAF 66 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1975 DAF 66. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1975 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 974 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, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 DAF 66 | 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | DAF | Pontiac |
| Model | 66 | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1106 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 826 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2950 mm |
