1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1959 Renault Juva
To start off, 1977 Ford Taunus is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Taunus weights approximately 365 kg more than 1959 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:
1977 Ford Taunus | 1959 Renault Juva | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Taunus | Juva |
Year Released | 1977 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2360 mm |