1968 Ford Escort vs. 1968 Skoda 1202
To start off, both 1968 Ford Escort and 1968 Skoda 1202 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (64 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1968 Skoda 1202. (45 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1968 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 234 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 (101 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1968 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Escort | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 30 L |
