1976 Ford Escort vs. 1989 Skoda L
To start off, 1989 Skoda L is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Skoda L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Skoda L (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1976 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Skoda L should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Escort weights approximately 25 kg more than 1989 Skoda L.
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, 1989 Skoda L (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Skoda L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Escort | 1989 Skoda L | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Escort | L |
Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2410 mm |