1950 Ford Vedette vs. 1957 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1957 Renault Dauphine is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ford Vedette (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Vedette weights approximately 493 kg more than 1957 Renault Dauphine. 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, 1950 Ford Vedette (122 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1950 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Vedette | 1957 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Vedette | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1950 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 45 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2280 mm |