1974 Mercury Comet vs. 1984 Skoda L
To start off, 1984 Skoda L is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Comet (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1984 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1984 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Comet weights approximately 392 kg more than 1984 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, 1974 Mercury Comet (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Comet | 1984 Skoda L | |
| Make | Mercury | Skoda |
| Model | Comet | L |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
