1992 Mercury Tracer vs. 1975 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1992 Mercury Tracer is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Skoda 110 L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Skoda 110 L would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1975 Skoda 110 L. (43 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1975 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 299 kg more than 1975 Skoda 110 L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Skoda 110 L 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 Skoda 110 L. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Mercury Tracer, 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, 1992 Mercury Tracer (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Skoda 110 L. (69 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Skoda 110 L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mercury Tracer | 1975 Skoda 110 L | |
| Make | Mercury | Skoda |
| Model | Tracer | 110 L |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
