1973 Ford Cortina vs. 1954 Renault Juva
To start off, 1973 Ford Cortina is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1954 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1954 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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Cortina | 1954 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Cortina | Juva |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2360 mm |
