1949 Renault Juva vs. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Renault Juva would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP) has 256 more horse power than 1949 Renault Juva. (24 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1949 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2947 kg more than 1949 Renault Juva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1949 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1949 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Renault Juva | 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Renault | Lincoln |
| Model | Juva | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 1003 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 280 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 5263 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2870 mm |
