1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1997 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1997 Skoda Octavia is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Falcon (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1997 Skoda Octavia. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1997 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 96 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Because 1966 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Skoda Octavia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1966 Ford Falcon (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Skoda Octavia. (134 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 1997 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Falcon | Octavia |
Year Released | 1966 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2520 mm |