1988 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1955 Renault Juva
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 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 (210 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1955 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1955 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 765 kg more than 1955 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, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Renault Juva. (46 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Thunderbird | 1955 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Thunderbird | Juva |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2360 mm |
