1955 Ford Prefect vs. 1959 Renault Juva
To start off, 1959 Renault Juva is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Juva weights approximately 15 kg more than 1955 Ford Prefect.
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 Prefect | 1959 Renault Juva | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Prefect | Juva |
Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
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 | 31 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2360 mm |