1988 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1953 Renault Juva
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 35 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 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1953 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1953 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 796 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. 1988 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1953 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1953 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1988 Ford Thunderbird | 1953 Renault Juva | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Thunderbird | Juva |
Year Released | 1988 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1606 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2360 mm |