1979 Mercury Cougar vs. 1978 Skoda L
To start off, 1979 Mercury Cougar is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Skoda L would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercury Cougar (134 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1978 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1978 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1978 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, 1979 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mercury Cougar | 1978 Skoda L | |
| Make | Mercury | Skoda |
| Model | Cougar | L |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |
