1969 Ford Capri vs. 1956 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1956 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 398 kg more than 1956 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, 1969 Ford Capri (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Dauphine. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1956 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Capri | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1969 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 46 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.9 mm | 80 mm |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 111 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 38 L |