1978 Ford Taunus vs. 1969 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1978 Ford Taunus is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Skoda 110 L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Skoda 110 L would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Skoda 110 L (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Skoda 110 L should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Taunus weights approximately 190 kg more than 1969 Skoda 110 L.
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, both vehicles can yield 92 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Taunus | 1969 Skoda 110 L | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Taunus | 110 L |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1107 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
