1979 Ford LTD vs. 1958 Renault Juva
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 21 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 780 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. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1958 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1958 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 1958 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | LTD | Juva |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2360 mm |
