1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1958 Renault Juva
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 18 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 282 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:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1958 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Cortina | Juva |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2360 mm |
