2000 Ford Contour vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2000 Ford Contour is newer by 34 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 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Contour (201 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Contour weights approximately 786 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, 2000 Ford Contour (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Contour | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Contour | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.4 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 38 L |
