1986 Ford Tempo vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1986 Ford Tempo is newer by 20 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 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Tempo (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Tempo weights approximately 473 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, 1986 Ford Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Tempo | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Tempo | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2280 mm |
