1970 Ford Escort vs. 1959 Renault Juva
To start off, 1970 Ford Escort is newer by 11 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 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Escort weights approximately 25 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:
1970 Ford Escort | 1959 Renault Juva | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Escort | Juva |
Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2360 mm |