2009 Ford F-450 vs. 1970 Skoda Octavia

To start off, 2009 Ford F-450 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1970 Skoda Octavia. (47 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1970 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 F-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 730 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Skoda Octavia. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Skoda Octavia.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Ford F-450 1970 Skoda Octavia
Make Ford Skoda
Model F-450 Octavia
Year Released 2009 1970
Body Type Pickup Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6400 cc 1221 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 326 HP 47 HP
Engine RPM 3000 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 814 Nm 84 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 7.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Length 6670 mm 4070 mm
Vehicle Width 2430 mm 1610 mm
Vehicle Height 2030 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 4390 mm 2400 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 144 L 30 L


 

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