1992 Ford Fiesta vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1992 Ford Fiesta is newer by 26 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Fiesta (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 328 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, 1992 Ford Fiesta (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Fiesta | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Fiesta | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 38 L |
