1968 Ford Escort vs. 1961 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 1,219 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Skoda 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (54 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1961 Skoda 1200. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 205 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, 1961 Skoda 1200 (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Skoda 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1961 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Escort | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1219 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 30 L |
