1957 Ford Escort vs. 1953 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1957 Ford Escort is newer by 4 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 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Skoda 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Skoda 1200 (35 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1957 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Skoda 1200 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 193 kg more than 1957 Ford Escort. 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, 1953 Skoda 1200 (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1953 Skoda 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Escort | 1953 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Escort | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2690 mm |
