1999 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1961 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (212 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1961 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 850 kg more than 1961 Skoda 1202. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Skoda 1202. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (390 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | 1961 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Mercury | Skoda |
| Model | Mountaineer | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4948 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2690 mm |
