1991 Ford Taurus vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1991 Ford Taurus is newer by 23 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 2,512 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Taurus (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Taurus weights approximately 768 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, 1991 Ford Taurus (176 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Taurus | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Taurus | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2512 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2280 mm |
