1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1953 Renault Juva
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 23 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1953 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1953 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 114 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (152 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Renault Juva. (45 Nm). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1953 Renault Juva | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Cortina | Juva |
Year Released | 1976 | 1953 |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 45 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2360 mm |