2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1967 Skoda Octavia

To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1967 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1967 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 328 kg more than 1967 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (447 Nm) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Skoda Octavia.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Ford Mustang 1967 Skoda Octavia
Make Ford Skoda
Model Mustang Octavia
Year Released 2000 1967
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4600 cc 1221 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 130 HP 44 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 447 Nm 82 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1298 kg 970 kg
Vehicle Length 4620 mm 4070 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1610 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2400 mm


 

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