1968 Ford Escort vs. 1960 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1960 Skoda 1200. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1960 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 248 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
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, 1968 Ford Escort (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Skoda 1200. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1960 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Escort | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 38 L |
