1991 Ford Fairlane vs. 1962 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1962 Skoda Octavia. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1962 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 676 kg more than 1962 Skoda Octavia. 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Skoda Octavia. (73 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Skoda Octavia. 1991 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1962 Skoda Octavia has manual transmission. 1962 Skoda Octavia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ford Fairlane | 1962 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Fairlane | Octavia |
Year Released | 1991 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3949 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2410 mm |