1986 Ferrari 208 vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 208 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1967 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, 1986 Ferrari 208 (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari 208 | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | 208 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1132 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 38 L |
