1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1958 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1958 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 598 kg more than 1958 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Scorpio | 1958 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Scorpio | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1995 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 45 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |