2008 Ford Territory vs. 1957 Renault Dauphine

To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 3,982 cc, 2008 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 1383 kg more than 1957 Renault Dauphine.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Ford Territory (380 Nm) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine. 2008 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 1957 Renault Dauphine has manual transmission. 1957 Renault Dauphine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ford Territory 1957 Renault Dauphine
Make Ford Renault
Model Territory Dauphine
Year Released 2008 1957
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 3982 cc 845 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 33 HP
Torque 380 Nm 45 Nm
Engine Bore Size 92.3 mm 54.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.3 mm 80 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2015 kg 632 kg
Vehicle Length 5770 mm 3940 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2280 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 38 L


 

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