1969 Ford Capri vs. 1969 Skoda 1202

To start off, both 1969 Ford Capri and 1969 Skoda 1202 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,700 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (86 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1969 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1969 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 121 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.

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, 1969 Ford Capri (141 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Skoda 1202. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Skoda 1202.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Ford Capri 1969 Skoda 1202
Make Ford Skoda
Model Capri 1202
Year Released 1969 1969
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1700 cc 1174 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 86 HP 44 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 141 Nm 85 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 72 mm
Engine Stroke Size 66.8 mm 75 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 984 kg 1105 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1590 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 41 L 30 L


 

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