1978 Mercury Cougar vs. 1953 Renault Juva
To start off, 1978 Mercury Cougar is newer by 25 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercury Cougar (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1953 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1953 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 907 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, 1978 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Renault Juva. (45 Nm). This means 1978 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mercury Cougar | 1953 Renault Juva | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Cougar | Juva |
Year Released | 1978 | 1953 |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 45 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2360 mm |