1964 Ford Falcon vs. 1960 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1964 Ford Falcon 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 2,890 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP) has 233 more horse power than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1960 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Skoda Felicia weights approximately 190 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
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 Falcon (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Falcon | 1960 Skoda Felicia | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Falcon | Felicia |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2890 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 890 kg |
