1966 Mercury Cyclone vs. 1946 Renault Juva

To start off, 1966 Mercury Cyclone is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Renault Juva would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Cyclone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Cyclone (335 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1946 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 1946 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cyclone weights approximately 822 kg more than 1946 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. 1966 Mercury Cyclone has automatic transmission and 1946 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1946 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Mercury Cyclone will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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