1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1958 Renault Juva
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Renault Juva would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 915 kg more than 1958 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:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 1958 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Montego | Juva |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2360 mm |
