1988 Mercury Cougar vs. 1990 Skoda L
To start off, 1990 Skoda L is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 735 kg more than 1990 Skoda L.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Mercury Cougar | 1990 Skoda L | |
Make | Mercury | Skoda |
Model | Cougar | L |
Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 57 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |