1956 Ford Prefect vs. 1970 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1970 Skoda 1202 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Skoda 1202 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Skoda 1202 (44 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Skoda 1202 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1956 Ford Prefect. 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, 1970 Skoda 1202 (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1970 Skoda 1202 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Prefect | 1970 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Prefect | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2690 mm |
