2008 Ford GT vs. 1956 Renault Juva
To start off, 2008 Ford GT is newer by 52 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 473 more horse power than 1956 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford GT weights approximately 575 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, 2008 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 633 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford GT | 1956 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | GT | Juva |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2360 mm |
