1970 Ford Taunus vs. 1991 Skoda L
To start off, 1991 Skoda L is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 57 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Taunus weights approximately 65 kg more than 1991 Skoda L.
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, 1970 Ford Taunus (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Taunus | 1991 Skoda L | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Taunus | L |
Year Released | 1970 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |