1979 Ford Ranchero vs. 1958 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1979 Ford Ranchero is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,992 cc, 1979 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Ranchero (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1958 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 293 kg more than 1958 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 Ranchero (170 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Renault Dauphine. 1979 Ford Ranchero has automatic transmission and 1958 Renault Dauphine has manual transmission. 1958 Renault Dauphine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Ranchero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Ranchero | 1958 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Ranchero | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1979 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 845 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 45 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 632 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2280 mm |