1977 Ford Escort vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1977 Ford Escort 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 937 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Escort weights approximately 243 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 Escort (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Escort | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Escort | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 937 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2280 mm |
