1958 Renault Dauphine vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1958 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1778 kg more than 1958 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 F-150 (494 Nm) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Renault Dauphine. 2010 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1958 Renault Dauphine has manual transmission. 1958 Renault Dauphine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Renault Dauphine | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Renault | Ford |
| Model | Dauphine | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 98 L |
