1973 Mercury Monterey vs. 1997 Skoda Felicia

To start off, 1997 Skoda Felicia is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Monterey (163 HP) has 96 more horse power than 1997 Skoda Felicia. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1997 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 955 kg more than 1997 Skoda Felicia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1973 Mercury Monterey 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 1973 Mercury Monterey. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Skoda Felicia, 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, 1973 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Skoda Felicia. (100 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Skoda Felicia. 1973 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1997 Skoda Felicia has manual transmission. 1997 Skoda Felicia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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