1967 Mercury Cougar vs. 1986 Skoda L
To start off, 1986 Skoda L is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Cougar (217 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1986 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1986 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 795 kg more than 1986 Skoda L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1967 Mercury Cougar (432 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Cougar | 1986 Skoda L | |
| Make | Mercury | Skoda |
| Model | Cougar | L |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 432 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
