Ford Cortina (1966 – 1970) vs Škoda 100 series (1969 – 1977): specs compared
Both offer around 76 hp at most. The Škoda 100 series has the higher top speed: 145 km/h against 132 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 790 kg against 864 kg. At 4,267 mm, the Ford Cortina is 114 mm longer than the Škoda 100 series. The Ford Cortina dates from 1966 – 1970, the Škoda 100 series from 1969 – 1977.
| Specification |
Ford
Cortina
1966 – 1970
|
Škoda
100 series
1969 – 1977
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Czech Republic |
| Documented years | 1966 – 1970 | 1969 – 1977 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 64 – 76 hp | 42 – 73 hp |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 73 – 91 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 14.6 – 24.0 s |
| Top speed | 132 km/h | 126 – 145 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.0 – 8.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,267 mm | 4,153 mm |
| Width | 1,646 mm | 1,621 mm |
| Height | 1,392 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,489 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 864 kg | 790 – 828 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.