1999 Mercury Villager vs. 1984 Skoda L
To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Skoda L would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Villager (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1984 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1984 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 957 kg more than 1984 Skoda L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Villager | 1984 Skoda L | |
| Make | Mercury | Skoda |
| Model | Villager | L |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |
