2000 Ford Excursion vs. 1980 Skoda L
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Skoda L would be higher. At 7,274 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1980 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1980 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2445 kg more than 1980 Skoda L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ford Excursion (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 603 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 1980 Skoda L | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Excursion | L |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7274 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2410 mm |
