2005 Ford Excursion vs. 1959 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 5,948 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (325 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2872 kg more than 1959 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Renault Dauphine. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Excursion (759 Nm) has 714 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1959 Renault Dauphine has manual transmission. 1959 Renault Dauphine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 1959 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Excursion | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5948 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 38 L |
