1974 Skoda 110 L vs. 1978 Ford Capri

To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Skoda 110 L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Skoda 110 L would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1974 Skoda 110 L. (43 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1974 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 340 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, 1978 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Skoda 110 L. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Skoda 110 L. 1978 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1974 Skoda 110 L has manual transmission. 1974 Skoda 110 L will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1974 Skoda 110 L 1978 Ford Capri
Make Skoda Ford
Model 110 L Capri
Year Released 1974 1978
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 995 cc 2993 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 43 HP 137 HP
Engine RPM 4750 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 70 Nm 236 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 805 kg 1145 kg
Vehicle Length 4170 mm 4380 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2570 mm


 

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