1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1949 Renault Juva
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Renault Juva would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1949 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1949 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 500 kg more than 1949 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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 1949 Renault Juva | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Comet | Juva |
Year Released | 1970 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2360 mm |