1956 Ford Consul vs. 1945 Renault Juva
To start off, 1956 Ford Consul is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford Consul (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1945 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1945 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 276 kg more than 1945 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 1945 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Consul | Juva |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1945 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2360 mm |
