2001 Ford Mustang vs. 1956 Skoda 1200
To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1956 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1956 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mustang weights approximately 288 kg more than 1956 Skoda 1200. 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 Mustang (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mustang | 1956 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Mustang | 1200 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2690 mm |
