1957 Ford Consul vs. 1966 Skoda 1202

To start off, 1966 Skoda 1202 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,701 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ford Consul (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1966 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1966 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1957 Ford Consul.

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, 1957 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Skoda 1202.

Compare all specifications:

1957 Ford Consul 1966 Skoda 1202
Make Ford Skoda
Model Consul 1202
Year Released 1957 1966
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1701 cc 1172 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 51 HP 44 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 127 Nm 84 Nm
Torque RPM 2300 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.6 mm 72 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.5 mm 75 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1080 kg 1105 kg
Vehicle Length 4380 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1570 mm 1590 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 30 L


 

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