1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 478 kg more than 1965 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Cortina | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Cortina | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2280 mm |
