1983 Lincoln Continental vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Continental is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Continental (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 968 kg more than 1966 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, 1983 Lincoln Continental (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lincoln Continental | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Lincoln | Renault |
| Model | Continental | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2280 mm |
