2005 Ford Fiesta vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2005 Ford Fiesta is newer by 37 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 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Fiesta (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 475 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, 2005 Ford Fiesta (99 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Fiesta | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Fiesta | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |
