1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1953 Renault Juva
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Renault Juva would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1953 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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Comet | 1953 Renault Juva | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Comet | Juva |
Year Released | 1966 | 1953 |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2360 mm |