1986 Ford Escort vs. 1989 Skoda Favorit
To start off, 1989 Skoda Favorit is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,751 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Skoda Favorit (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Skoda Favorit should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Skoda Favorit weights approximately 30 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1986 Ford Escort (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Skoda Favorit. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Skoda Favorit.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Escort | 1989 Skoda Favorit | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Escort | Favorit |
Year Released | 1986 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1751 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 72 mm |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 47 L |