2009 Ford E-350 vs. 1963 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1963 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1963 Skoda Octavia.
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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-350 | 1963 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | E-350 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Van | 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 | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 30 L |
