1964 Ford Zephyr vs. 1964 Renault Dauphine
To start off, both 1964 Ford Zephyr and 1964 Renault Dauphine were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Zephyr (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1964 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 513 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Ford Zephyr (129 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm). This means 1964 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Zephyr | 1964 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Zephyr | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |
