1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1960 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (129 HP) has 80 more horse power than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1960 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 754 kg more than 1960 Skoda Felicia. 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, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Crown Victoria | 1960 Skoda Felicia | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Crown Victoria | Felicia |
Year Released | 1978 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 302 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1644 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2400 mm |