1959 BMW 600 vs. 1987 Mercury Lynx
To start off, 1987 Mercury Lynx is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mercury Lynx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercury Lynx (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercury Lynx should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercury Lynx weights approximately 475 kg more than 1959 BMW 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 BMW 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 BMW 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Mercury Lynx, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Mercury Lynx (144 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Mercury Lynx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 600 | 1987 Mercury Lynx | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 600 | Lynx |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 1859 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2400 mm |
