1978 Ford Escort vs. 1981 Skoda Rapid R
To start off, 1981 Skoda Rapid R is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Skoda Rapid R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Skoda Rapid R (62 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Skoda Rapid 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 23 kg more than 1981 Skoda Rapid 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, 1981 Skoda Rapid R (99 Nm @ 2850 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Skoda Rapid R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Escort | 1981 Skoda Rapid R | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Escort | Rapid R |
Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 852 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |