1955 Ford 12 M vs. 1957 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1957 Renault Dauphine is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ford 12 M (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford 12 M | 1957 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | 12 M | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1955 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2280 mm |