1980 Ford Capri vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 1985 Skoda L is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Skoda L (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1980 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Skoda L should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Capri weights approximately 106 kg more than 1985 Skoda 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, 1985 Skoda L (103 Nm @ 2850 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Skoda L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Capri | 1985 Skoda L | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Capri | L |
Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |