1970 Ford GT 40 vs. 1970 Skoda 1202
To start off, both 1970 Ford GT 40 and 1970 Skoda 1202 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1970 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1970 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1970 Ford GT 40.
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 GT 40 (85 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm). This means 1970 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford GT 40 | 1970 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | GT 40 | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2690 mm |
