1962 Ford Cortina vs. 1950 Renault Juva
To start off, 1962 Ford Cortina is newer by 12 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 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ford Cortina (48 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1950 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1950 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Renault Juva weights approximately 32 kg more than 1962 Ford Cortina.
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:
| 1962 Ford Cortina | 1950 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Cortina | Juva |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2360 mm |
