1996 Ford Escort vs. 1996 Skoda Felicia
To start off, both 1996 Ford Escort and 1996 Skoda Felicia were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,391 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Escort (74 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1996 Skoda Felicia. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1996 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Escort weights approximately 155 kg more than 1996 Skoda Felicia. 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, 1996 Ford Escort (115 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Skoda Felicia. (100 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Escort | 1996 Skoda Felicia | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Escort | Felicia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1391 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
