1971 Ford Escort vs. 1958 Skoda 440
To start off, 1971 Ford Escort is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 38 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Skoda 440 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort.
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, 1958 Skoda 440 (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Skoda 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Escort | 1958 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Escort | 440 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2410 mm |
