1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1955 Renault Juva
To start off, 1966 Ford 12 M is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,699 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford 12 M (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1955 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1955 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Renault Juva weights approximately 50 kg more than 1966 Ford 12 M.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Ford 12 M (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Renault Juva. (46 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford 12 M | 1955 Renault Juva | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | 12 M | Juva |
Year Released | 1966 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1699 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 46 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2360 mm |