1955 Ford Popular vs. 1951 Renault Juva
To start off, 1955 Ford Popular is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ford Popular (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1951 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ford Popular should accelerate faster than 1951 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Renault Juva weights approximately 75 kg more than 1955 Ford Popular.
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:
| 1955 Ford Popular | 1951 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Popular | Juva |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2360 mm |
