1979 Ford LTD vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 1054 kg more than 1968 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, 1979 Ford LTD (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | LTD | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 38 L |
