2000 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1977 Skoda L
To start off, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Skoda L would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1977 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1977 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1007 kg more than 1977 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, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1977 Skoda L | |
| Make | Mercury | Skoda |
| Model | Grand Marquis | L |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 38 L |
