1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 1969 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1979 Ford Fairlane is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Fairlane (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1969 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1969 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 295 kg more than 1969 Skoda 1202. 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, 1979 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Skoda 1202. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Fairlane | 1969 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Fairlane | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2690 mm |
