1969 Ford Zephyr vs. 1963 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1969 Ford Zephyr is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1963 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1963 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 360 kg more than 1963 Skoda Felicia. 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, 1969 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Zephyr | 1963 Skoda Felicia | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Zephyr | Felicia |
Year Released | 1969 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 30 L |