2009 Ford Expedition vs. 1966 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1966 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1966 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 4 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
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 Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Expedition | 1966 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Expedition | Octavia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
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 | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 30 L |