1968 Ford 17 vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, both 1968 Ford 17 and 1968 Renault Dauphine were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,550 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford 17 (123 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 508 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Ford 17 (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford 17 | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | 17 | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2550 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 38 L |