1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1957 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 8 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 1,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (66 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 348 kg more than 1957 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, 1965 Ford Corsair (114 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 1957 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Corsair | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1663 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 33 HP |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2280 mm |
