1982 Mercury Cougar vs. 1973 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1982 Mercury Cougar is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercury Cougar (91 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1973 Skoda 1202. (45 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1973 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 210 kg more than 1973 Skoda 1202. 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, 1982 Mercury Cougar (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Skoda 1202. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Mercury Cougar | 1973 Skoda 1202 | |
Make | Mercury | Skoda |
Model | Cougar | 1202 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2690 mm |