1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1953 Renault Juva
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus 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 (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1953 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1953 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 167 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 Taunus (149 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Renault Juva. (45 Nm). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1953 Renault Juva | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Taunus | Juva |
Year Released | 1976 | 1953 |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 45 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2360 mm |