1968 Ford Escort vs. 1971 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1971 Skoda 110 L is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1971 Skoda 110 L. (43 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1971 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 20 kg more than 1971 Skoda 110 L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 4300 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Skoda 110 L. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Skoda 110 L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1971 Skoda 110 L | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Escort | 110 L |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 31 L |
