2008 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1950 Renault Juva
To start off, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Renault Juva would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1950 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1950 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1026 kg more than 1950 Renault Juva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1950 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 1950 Renault Juva. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer, 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. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1950 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1950 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Mercury Mountaineer | 1950 Renault Juva | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Mountaineer | Juva |
Year Released | 2008 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2360 mm |