1969 Skoda 1202 vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1969 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 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 95 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Ford Capri (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Skoda 1202. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Skoda 1202 | 1984 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Skoda | Ford |
| Model | 1202 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1174 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 58 L |
