1970 Mercury Monterey vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 1985 Skoda L is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1042 kg more than 1985 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, 1970 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (103 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L. 1970 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1985 Skoda L has manual transmission. 1985 Skoda L will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Monterey | 1985 Skoda L | |
Make | Mercury | Skoda |
Model | Monterey | L |
Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 72 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1932 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2410 mm |