2001 Ford Falcon vs. 1956 Renault Juva
To start off, 2001 Ford Falcon is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Renault Juva would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1956 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Falcon weights approximately 570 kg more than 1956 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, 2001 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Falcon | 1956 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Falcon | Juva |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3983 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2360 mm |
