1968 Ford 12 M vs. 1963 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1968 Ford 12 M is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 44 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 120 kg more than 1968 Ford 12 M.
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 Skoda Octavia (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 12 M | 1963 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | 12 M | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1182 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 30 L |
