1988 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1952 Renault Juva
To start off, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Renault Juva would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1952 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1952 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 890 kg more than 1952 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. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1952 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1952 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Crown Victoria | 1952 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Juva |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 810 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 |
