1958 Ford Popular vs. 1957 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1958 Ford Popular is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Renault Dauphine (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Renault Dauphine should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Popular weights approximately 103 kg more 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. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Ford Popular (63 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1958 Ford Popular will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Popular | 1957 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Popular | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2280 mm |
