1994 Mercury Tracer vs. 1955 Renault Juva
To start off, 1994 Mercury Tracer is newer by 39 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 1,857 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mercury Tracer (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1955 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1955 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 150 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.
Because 1955 Renault Juva is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Renault Juva. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Mercury Tracer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Renault Juva. (46 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Mercury Tracer | 1955 Renault Juva | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Tracer | Juva |
Year Released | 1994 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1857 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 46 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2360 mm |