1980 Ford Escort vs. 1959 Skoda 440
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Skoda 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1959 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Skoda 440 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort.
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, 1959 Skoda 440 (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Skoda 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Escort | 1959 Skoda 440 | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Escort | 440 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 47 L |