1956 Ford Escort vs. 1953 Renault Juva
To start off, 1956 Ford Escort is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford Escort (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1953 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1953 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Renault Juva weights approximately 131 kg more than 1956 Ford Escort.
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, 1956 Ford Escort (72 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Renault Juva. (45 Nm). This means 1956 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Escort | 1953 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Escort | Juva |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1953 |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2360 mm |
