1953 Ford Vedette vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1967 Renault Dauphine is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ford Vedette (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Vedette weights approximately 493 kg more than 1967 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, 1953 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Vedette | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Vedette | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| 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 | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 |
