1979 Ford Capri vs. 1959 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1979 Ford Capri is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Capri (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Capri weights approximately 458 kg more than 1959 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, 1979 Ford Capri (176 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Capri | 1959 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Capri | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 38 L |
