1978 Ford Falcon vs. 1990 Skoda L
To start off, 1990 Skoda L is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1990 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1990 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Falcon weights approximately 495 kg more than 1990 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, 1978 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Falcon | 1990 Skoda L | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Falcon | L |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
