1996 Ford Mustang vs. 1958 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang is newer by 38 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 4,655 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1958 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mustang weights approximately 915 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, 1996 Ford Mustang (386 Nm) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Mustang | 1958 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Mustang | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4655 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1547 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |
