2009 Ford F-350 vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford F-350 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1966 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 F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | F-350 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 38 L |
