1980 Ford Falcon vs. 1981 Skoda L
To start off, 1981 Skoda L is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Falcon (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1981 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1981 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Falcon weights approximately 545 kg more than 1981 Skoda L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Falcon | 1981 Skoda L | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Falcon | L |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1044 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
