2004 Ford Excursion vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 36 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2629 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, 2004 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Excursion | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Excursion | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 38 L |
