1978 Ford Escort vs. 1973 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1978 Ford Escort is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Skoda 110 L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Skoda 110 L would be higher. At 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Skoda 110 L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1973 Skoda 110 L. (43 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1973 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Escort weights approximately 70 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Skoda 110 L (69 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Skoda 110 L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Escort | 1973 Skoda 110 L | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Escort | 110 L |
Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |