1952 Ford Consul vs. 1973 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1973 Skoda 110 L is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Skoda 110 L (43 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Skoda 110 L should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Consul weights approximately 240 kg more than 1973 Skoda 110 L.
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 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Skoda 110 L. (69 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Skoda 110 L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Consul | 1973 Skoda 110 L | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Consul | 110 L |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 43 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
