2003 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1971 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 2003 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Skoda 110 L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Skoda 110 L would be higher. At 3,934 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Thunderbird (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1971 Skoda 110 L. (43 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1971 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 935 kg more than 1971 Skoda 110 L. 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, 2003 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Skoda 110 L. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Skoda 110 L. 2003 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1971 Skoda 110 L has manual transmission. 1971 Skoda 110 L will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Thunderbird | 1971 Skoda 110 L | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Thunderbird | 110 L |
Year Released | 2003 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3934 cc | 988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 31 L |