1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1971 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1971 Skoda 1202 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (66 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1971 Skoda 1202. (45 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1971 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair.
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, 1965 Ford Corsair (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1971 Skoda 1202 | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Corsair | 1202 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1663 cc | 1174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 45 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2690 mm |