1981 Ford Fairlane vs. 1953 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1981 Ford Fairlane is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Fairlane (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1953 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1953 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 390 kg more than 1953 Skoda 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Fairlane | 1953 Skoda 1200 | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Fairlane | 1200 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2690 mm |