1976 Ford Escort vs. 1962 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1976 Ford Escort is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Skoda Felicia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Skoda Felicia (49 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1976 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Skoda Felicia should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Escort weights approximately 20 kg more than 1962 Skoda Felicia.
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, 1962 Skoda Felicia (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Skoda Felicia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Escort | 1962 Skoda Felicia | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Escort | Felicia |
Year Released | 1976 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 30 L |