1969 Ford Corsair vs. 1956 Renault Juva
To start off, 1969 Ford Corsair is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Corsair (59 HP) has 39 more horse power than 1956 Renault Juva. (20 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Renault Juva weights approximately 60 kg more than 1969 Ford Corsair.
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, 1969 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Corsair | 1956 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Corsair | Juva |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 20 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2360 mm |
