1952 Ford Vedette vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1968 Renault Dauphine is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,157 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ford Vedette (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Vedette weights approximately 493 kg more than 1968 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1952 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Vedette | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Vedette | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 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 | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2280 mm |
