Review written on 8/1964.
We have eagerly awaited the arrival of the Durack Quaker. The day has finally come. We're looking forward to taking this Pickup Truck out for a drive. After our recent reviews of the Adaptor, any test drive to make us forget it is welcomed! The real question bouncing around the office is if the Quaker is better than the Bunyan. You'll have to read to find out.

As always our first test is the track. Right off the bat I knew that the Durack Quaker was not going to be a show stopper. The vehicle is sluggish, specially for a Pickup Truck. However it does what it has to. Get you from point A to point B. And while getting there quickly isn't a priority, with all the traffic these days, could you really enjoy anything faster? The 101 hp @ 1985RPMs 4778 cc I3 engine does struggle, but there is enough there to do the job. The Quaker tops out at 79 mph and can accelerate in 21.124s 0 to 60 mph. So while not fantastic, enough for a daily driver. While the 214 lb-ft of torque you get is not insane it is more than enough to tow 5441 lbs which was a decent amount for this class. There is not much to say about the Durack Quaker when it comes to handling. As a Pickup Truck it's below average. As an everyday driver it'll do its job. In summation the Quaker is mundane.

The Durack Quaker is the definition of basic transportation. The seats feel like they're chiseled out of concrete. The dash isn't much better. And features? What features?

Amazingly spacey the Durack Quaker can bost 76 cu-ft interior and cargo space. This vehicle is massive compared to most. It's one of our top choices when it comes to practicality.

It may not be much in this day and age, but the Durack Quaker is above its class average when we looked at the physical quality of the machine. While other manufacturers cut corners, Durack looks to keep their image and public perception high. They do a good job at that with the Quaker.

The Durack Quaker did very well on our dependability tests. We did not have any major issues in long term testing. The minor issues we did have were easy to resolve and not very costly. We believe that the Durack Quaker is dependable enough for even the most unknowledgeable owner. It proper care and maintenance, even if done by a shop, the Durack Quaker should last a very long time.

At 13.5 mpg, the Durack Quaker isn't exactly an economic vehicle. It won't break your bank when fuel prices are low, but when fuel prices are normal or even high, it can be painful at the pump.

The extra effort from Durack to make the Quaker feel safer pays off. The reinforced frame makes the vehicle much more impact resistant. Don't go driving into walls your self, just take our word for it.

In the end the Durack Quaker provide decent value for the money. It's not the best car in the Pickup Truck segment, but it won't disappoint. You could do a lot worse. If this model appeals to you I see no reason to dissuade you from it.