1960 Skoda Felicia vs. 1964 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1964 Ford Zodiac is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Zodiac (108 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1960 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 380 kg more than 1960 Skoda Felicia. 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, 1964 Ford Zodiac (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Skoda Felicia | 1964 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Skoda | Ford |
| Model | Felicia | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |
