1974 Ford Cortina vs. 1963 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1974 Ford Cortina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1963 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1963 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 25 kg more than 1974 Ford Cortina.
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, 1974 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Cortina | 1963 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Cortina | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 30 L |
