1970 Ford Taunus vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1970 Ford Taunus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Taunus (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Taunus weights approximately 408 kg more than 1967 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, 1970 Ford Taunus (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Taunus | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Taunus | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 38 L |
