1969 Mercury Montego vs. 1986 Skoda L
To start off, 1986 Skoda L is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego 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 85 more horse power than 1986 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1986 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 890 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, 1969 Mercury Montego (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Montego | 1986 Skoda L | |
Make | Mercury | Skoda |
Model | Montego | L |
Year Released | 1969 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
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 | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 72.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 72 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2410 mm |