2000 Ford Mondeo vs. 1955 Renault Juva
To start off, 2000 Ford Mondeo is newer by 45 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mondeo (89 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1955 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1955 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 273 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, 2000 Ford Mondeo, 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, 2000 Ford Mondeo (138 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Renault Juva. (46 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Mondeo | 1955 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Mondeo | Juva |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
