1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1967 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1967 Skoda 1202. (42 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1967 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 410 kg more than 1967 Skoda 1202. 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Falcon | 1967 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Falcon | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 30 L |
