1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2000 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2000 Skoda Octavia is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Skoda Octavia (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 460 kg more than 2000 Skoda Octavia.
Because 1972 Mercury Montego is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Skoda Octavia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Skoda Octavia (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2000 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Montego | 2000 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Mercury | Skoda |
| Model | Montego | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2520 mm |
