1982 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1960 Renault Juva
To start off, 1982 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Renault Juva would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 797 kg more than 1960 Renault Juva.
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. 1982 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1960 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1960 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Thunderbird | 1960 Renault Juva | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Thunderbird | Juva |
Year Released | 1982 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1577 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 38 L |