1960 Ford Prefect vs. 1972 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1972 Skoda 110 L is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 995 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Skoda 110 L (45 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1960 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Skoda 110 L should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Skoda 110 L weights approximately 27 kg more than 1960 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, both vehicles can yield 70 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Prefect | 1972 Skoda 110 L | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Prefect | 110 L |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 31 L |
