1982 Ford Escort vs. 1996 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1996 Skoda Felicia is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Skoda Felicia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Escort (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1996 Skoda Felicia. (63 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 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 136 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Ford Escort (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Skoda Felicia. (124 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Escort | 1996 Skoda Felicia | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Escort | Felicia |
Year Released | 1982 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |