1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1986 Skoda L
To start off, 1986 Skoda L is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1986 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1986 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 225 kg more than 1986 Skoda 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 Cortina (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cortina | 1986 Skoda L | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Cortina | L |
Year Released | 1977 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |