1969 Mercury Montego vs. 1959 Renault Juva
To start off, 1969 Mercury Montego is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Juva would be higher. At 6,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1959 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:
1969 Mercury Montego | 1959 Renault Juva | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Montego | Juva |
Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 6589 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2360 mm |