1959 Renault Juva vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 252 kg more than 1959 Renault Juva.
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. 1978 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1959 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1959 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Renault Juva | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Renault | Ford |
Model | Juva | Capri |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2570 mm |