2001 Ford Falcon vs. 1974 Skoda S 110 R
To start off, 2001 Ford Falcon is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Skoda S 110 R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Skoda S 110 R would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1974 Skoda S 110 R. (51 HP @ 4650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1974 Skoda S 110 R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Falcon weights approximately 675 kg more than 1974 Skoda S 110 R. 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, 2001 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Skoda S 110 R. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Skoda S 110 R.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Falcon | 1974 Skoda S 110 R | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Falcon | S 110 R |
Year Released | 2001 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3983 cc | 1107 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4650 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 68 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 31 L |