1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1957 Skoda 440
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (49 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1957 Skoda 440. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1957 Skoda 440.
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, 1963 Ford Cortina (90 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Skoda 440. (84 Nm). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1957 Skoda 440 | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Cortina | 440 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 90 Nm | 84 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |