1980 Ford Escort vs. 1996 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1996 Skoda Felicia is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Skoda Felicia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1996 Skoda Felicia. (63 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1996 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Skoda Felicia weights approximately 210 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1996 Skoda Felicia (124 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Skoda Felicia | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Escort | Felicia |
Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2460 mm |