1983 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1968 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Skoda 1202 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 84 more horse power than 1968 Skoda 1202. (45 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1968 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 535 kg more than 1968 Skoda 1202. 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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Crown Victoria | 1968 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2690 mm |
