1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1992 Skoda Rapid R
To start off, 1992 Skoda Rapid R is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1992 Skoda Rapid R. (62 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1992 Skoda Rapid R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 138 kg more than 1992 Skoda Rapid R. 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Skoda Rapid R. (99 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Skoda Rapid R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 1992 Skoda Rapid R | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Cortina | Rapid R |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |
