2009 Ford E-350 vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 44 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 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford E-350 weights approximately 334 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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-350 | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | E-350 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 38 L |
