2008 Mercury Sable vs. 1978 Skoda L
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Skoda L would be higher. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1978 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1978 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 1007 kg more than 1978 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, 2008 Mercury Sable (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercury Sable | 1978 Skoda L | |
| Make | Mercury | Skoda |
| Model | Sable | L |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 38 L |
