1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1953 Renault Juva
To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon is newer by 17 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1953 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1953 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 412 kg more than 1953 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Ford Falcon (259 Nm) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Renault Juva. (45 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 1953 Renault Juva | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Falcon | Juva |
Year Released | 1970 | 1953 |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 45 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2360 mm |