1983 Ford Capri vs. 1983 Skoda L
To start off, both 1983 Ford Capri and 1983 Skoda L were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Capri (205 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1983 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1983 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Capri weights approximately 420 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Ford Capri (353 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Capri | 1983 Skoda L | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Capri | L |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
