1969 Mercury Montego vs. 1961 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1969 Mercury Montego is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 4,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1961 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 670 kg more than 1961 Skoda 1202. 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, 1969 Mercury Montego (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 1961 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Mercury | Skoda |
| Model | Montego | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4945 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2690 mm |
