1968 Ford Escort vs. 1968 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 1968 Ford Escort and 1968 Skoda Octavia 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 (56 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1968 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1968 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 165 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 (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1968 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Escort | Octavia |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 98 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 30 L |