1978 Ford Escort vs. 1974 Skoda S 110 R
To start off, 1978 Ford Escort is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Skoda S 110 R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Skoda S 110 R would be higher. At 1,107 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Skoda S 110 R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Skoda S 110 R (51 HP @ 4650 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Skoda S 110 R should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Escort weights approximately 35 kg more than 1974 Skoda S 110 R.
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, 1974 Skoda S 110 R (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Skoda S 110 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Escort | 1974 Skoda S 110 R | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Escort | S 110 R |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 1107 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
