1970 Mercury Marauder vs. 1978 Skoda L
To start off, 1978 Skoda L is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Marauder (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1978 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1978 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1978 Skoda L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Marauder | 1978 Skoda L | |
| Make | Mercury | Skoda |
| Model | Marauder | L |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6392 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2410 mm |
