1998 Ford Scorpio vs. 1954 Renault Juva
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1954 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1954 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 285 kg more than 1954 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, 1998 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Scorpio | 1954 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Scorpio | Juva |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
