2003 Ford C-MAX vs. 2003 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2003 Ford C-MAX and 2003 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Skoda Octavia (113 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2003 Ford C-MAX. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford C-MAX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 24 kg more than 2003 Ford C-MAX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2003 Ford C-MAX (245 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Skoda Octavia. (172 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Ford C-MAX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford C-MAX | 2003 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | C-MAX | Octavia |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2520 mm |