1999 Ferrari F355 vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F355 is newer by 31 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 3,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F355 (396 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 778 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, 1999 Ferrari F355 (373 Nm) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm). This means 1999 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F355 | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | F355 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2280 mm |
