1959 Ford 17M vs. 1950 Renault Juva
To start off, 1959 Ford 17M is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford 17M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford 17M (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1950 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford 17M should accelerate faster than 1950 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 305 kg more than 1950 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:
1959 Ford 17M | 1950 Renault Juva | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | 17M | Juva |
Year Released | 1959 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |