1983 Ford Fiesta vs. 1983 Skoda L
To start off, both 1983 Ford Fiesta 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 1,046 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Skoda L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Skoda L (44 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fiesta. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Skoda L should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Skoda L weights approximately 110 kg more than 1983 Ford Fiesta. 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 Skoda L (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Fiesta. (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1983 Skoda L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Fiesta | 1983 Skoda L | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Fiesta | L |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 957 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 38 L |
