1951 Ford Consul vs. 1955 Renault Juva
To start off, 1955 Renault Juva is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Consul weights approximately 300 kg more than 1955 Renault Juva.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Consul | 1955 Renault Juva | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Consul | Juva |
Year Released | 1951 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2360 mm |