1981 Ford Taunus vs. 1957 Skoda 440
To start off, 1981 Ford Taunus is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Taunus (57 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1957 Skoda 440. (38 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1957 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Taunus weights approximately 84 kg more than 1957 Skoda 440. 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 Taunus (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Taunus | 1957 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Taunus | 440 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 38 HP |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
