1982 Ford Taunus vs. 1953 Renault Juva
To start off, 1982 Ford Taunus is newer by 29 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Renault Juva weights approximately 18 kg more than 1982 Ford Taunus.
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:
1982 Ford Taunus | 1953 Renault Juva | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Taunus | Juva |
Year Released | 1982 | 1953 |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 20 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2360 mm |