1968 Ford Escort vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 1985 Skoda L is newer by 17 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 18 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Skoda L weights approximately 55 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 @ 4300 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1985 Skoda L | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Escort | L |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1219 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
