1987 Skoda L vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1987 Skoda L is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1987 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1987 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 210 kg more than 1987 Skoda L. 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Skoda L. 1970 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1987 Skoda L has manual transmission. 1987 Skoda L will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Skoda L | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Skoda | Ford |
Model | L | Cortina |
Year Released | 1987 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |