1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 1985 Skoda L is newer by 20 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 4 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (62 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 90 kg more than 1985 Skoda L. 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, 1965 Ford Corsair (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (103 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1985 Skoda L | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Corsair | L |
Year Released | 1965 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1663 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 72 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |