1970 Ford Escort vs. 1974 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1974 Skoda 110 L is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Escort (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1974 Skoda 110 L. (43 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1974 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Escort weights approximately 46 kg more than 1974 Skoda 110 L. 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 Escort (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Skoda 110 L. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Skoda 110 L.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Escort | 1974 Skoda 110 L | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Escort | 110 L |
Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 851 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 31 L |