2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1969 Skoda 1202
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1969 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1969 Skoda 1202.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (254 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Skoda 1202. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | 1969 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Mercury | Skoda |
| Model | Mountaineer | 1202 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
