1975 Mercury Comet vs. 2008 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2008 Skoda Octavia is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Skoda Octavia (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Comet. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Comet weights approximately 90 kg more than 2008 Skoda Octavia.
Because 1975 Mercury Comet 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 1975 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1975 Mercury Comet (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mercury Comet | 2008 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Mercury | Skoda |
| Model | Comet | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2580 mm |
