1952 Skoda 1200 vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (216 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1952 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1952 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 520 kg more than 1952 Skoda 1200. 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (365 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Skoda 1200. (75 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Skoda 1200 | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Skoda | Ford |
| Model | 1200 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2800 mm |
