2005 Ford Excursion vs. 1965 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1965 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1965 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2245 kg more than 1965 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (475 Nm) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 1965 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Excursion | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3215 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 30 L |
