1974 Mercury Cougar vs. 2002 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2002 Skoda Fabia is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,764 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2002 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2002 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 956 kg more than 2002 Skoda Fabia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Mercury Cougar 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 1974 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Skoda Fabia, 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, 1974 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Cougar | 2002 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Mercury | Skoda |
Model | Cougar | Fabia |
Year Released | 1974 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5764 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2470 mm |