1970 Ford Capri vs. 1961 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1970 Ford Capri is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1961 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 2 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Capri | 1961 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Capri | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 38 L |
