2001 Ford Extreme EX vs. 2001 Skoda Fabia

To start off, both 2001 Ford Extreme EX and 2001 Skoda Fabia were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Extreme EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Extreme EX (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Extreme EX should accelerate faster than 2001 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Extreme EX weights approximately 142 kg more than 2001 Skoda Fabia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2001 Ford Extreme EX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Skoda Fabia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford Extreme EX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Ford Extreme EX (556 Nm) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Extreme EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Skoda Fabia.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Ford Extreme EX 2001 Skoda Fabia
Make Ford Skoda
Model Extreme EX Fabia
Year Released 2001 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4000 cc 1390 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 128 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 556 Nm 126 Nm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1212 kg 1070 kg
Vehicle Length 3540 mm 4230 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1590 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2470 mm


 

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