1956 Renault Dauphine vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1956 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Explorer weights approximately 1429 kg more than 1956 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, 2010 Ford Explorer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Dauphine. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Dauphine. 2010 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 1956 Renault Dauphine has manual transmission. 1956 Renault Dauphine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Renault Dauphine | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Renault | Ford |
| Model | Dauphine | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 46 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 2061 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4912 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 85 L |
