2001 Ford TE-50 vs. 1959 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2001 Ford TE-50 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford TE-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford TE-50 (295 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1959 Skoda Octavia. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford TE-50 should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford TE-50 weights approximately 746 kg more than 1959 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, 2001 Ford TE-50 (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda Octavia. (69 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Ford TE-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford TE-50 | 1959 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | TE-50 | Octavia |
Year Released | 2001 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |