1977 Ford Capri vs. 1974 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1977 Ford Capri is newer by 3 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Capri (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1974 Skoda 110 L. (43 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1974 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Capri weights approximately 205 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, 1977 Ford Capri (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Skoda 110 L. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Skoda 110 L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Capri | 1974 Skoda 110 L | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Capri | 110 L |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
