2009 Ford F-250 vs. 1973 Skoda 1202
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1973 Skoda 1202. (45 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1973 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 139 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
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 F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Skoda 1202. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 1973 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | F-250 | 1202 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2690 mm |
