1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1960 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1972 Mercury Montego is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Montego (97 HP) has 48 more horse power than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1960 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 805 kg more than 1960 Skoda Felicia. 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, 1972 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Montego | 1960 Skoda Felicia | |
Make | Mercury | Skoda |
Model | Montego | Felicia |
Year Released | 1972 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 248 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2400 mm |