1971 Ford Falcon vs. 1991 Skoda Rapid R
To start off, 1991 Skoda Rapid R is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1991 Skoda Rapid R. (62 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1991 Skoda Rapid R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Falcon weights approximately 510 kg more than 1991 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, 1971 Ford Falcon (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Skoda Rapid R. (99 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Skoda Rapid R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Falcon | 1991 Skoda Rapid R | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Falcon | Rapid R |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
