1983 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1952 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1952 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1952 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 630 kg more than 1952 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, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Skoda 1200. (75 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Crown Victoria | 1952 Skoda 1200 | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Crown Victoria | 1200 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 75 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2690 mm |