1955 Ford Popular vs. 1960 Renault Juva
To start off, 1960 Renault Juva is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Renault Juva weights approximately 45 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 | 1960 Renault Juva | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Popular | Juva |
Year Released | 1955 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 780 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 |