1956 Ford Escort vs. 1997 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1997 Skoda Octavia is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Skoda Octavia (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1956 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 448 kg more than 1956 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Skoda Octavia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Skoda Octavia (173 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Escort. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1997 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Escort | 1997 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Escort | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2520 mm |
