2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1956 Renault Juva
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 49 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1956 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 636 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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Juva. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1956 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1956 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Falcon | 1956 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Falcon | Juva |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 945 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2360 mm |
