1976 Ford Escort vs. 1961 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1976 Ford Escort is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Skoda 1202 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1961 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1976 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, 1961 Skoda 1202 (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 Skoda 1202 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Escort | 1961 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Escort | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 38 L |
