1980 Ford Escort vs. 1961 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Skoda Felicia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Skoda Felicia (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Skoda Felicia should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Escort weights approximately 10 kg more than 1961 Skoda Felicia.
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, 1961 Skoda Felicia (86 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 Skoda Felicia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Escort | 1961 Skoda Felicia | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Escort | Felicia |
Year Released | 1980 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 38 L |