1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 1985 Skoda L is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico weights approximately 110 kg more than 1985 Skoda L. 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, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (103 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | 1985 Skoda L | |
| Make | Ferrari | Skoda |
| Model | 340 Mexico | L |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4101 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |
