1976 Ford Escort vs. 1964 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1976 Ford Escort is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Escort (45 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1964 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1964 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 60 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, 1964 Skoda Octavia (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Escort | 1964 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Escort | Octavia |
Year Released | 1976 | 1964 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
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 |
Torque | 60 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 30 L |