1970 Ford Taunus vs. 1955 Renault Juva
To start off, 1970 Ford Taunus is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Taunus weights approximately 295 kg more than 1955 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 Taunus | 1955 Renault Juva | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Taunus | Juva |
Year Released | 1970 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 745 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2360 mm |