1953 Skoda 1200 vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1953 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1953 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 652 kg more than 1953 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (427 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Skoda 1200 | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Skoda | Ford |
| Model | 1200 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1662 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2620 mm |
