1968 Ford Escort vs. 1953 Renault Juva
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 15 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1953 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1953 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Renault Juva weights approximately 118 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
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, 1968 Ford Escort (101 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Renault Juva. (45 Nm). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1953 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Escort | Juva |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1953 |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2360 mm |
