1980 Mercury Cougar vs. 1952 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1980 Mercury Cougar is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercury Cougar (97 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1952 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1952 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 320 kg more than 1952 Skoda 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1980 Mercury Cougar (218 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Skoda 1200. (75 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mercury Cougar | 1952 Skoda 1200 | |
Make | Mercury | Skoda |
Model | Cougar | 1200 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3271 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 75 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2690 mm |