2004 Ford Expedition vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (260 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1940 kg more than 1965 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 Expedition (475 Nm) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Expedition | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 38 L |
