1985 Ford Escort vs. 1964 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1985 Ford Escort is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 1,117 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 49 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Skoda Felicia weights approximately 100 kg more than 1985 Ford Escort.
Because 1964 Skoda Felicia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Skoda Felicia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Ford Escort (84 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Escort | 1964 Skoda Felicia | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Escort | Felicia |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1117 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 30 L |
