2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1967 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 Mustang (427 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Mustang | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 38 L |
