1970 Land Rover Serie II vs. 1985 Mercury Lynx
To start off, 1985 Mercury Lynx is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,284 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercury Lynx (89 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercury Lynx should accelerate faster than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 475 kg more than 1985 Mercury Lynx.
Because 1970 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Mercury Lynx. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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, 1970 Land Rover Serie II (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercury Lynx. (144 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Land Rover Serie II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercury Lynx.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Land Rover Serie II | 1985 Mercury Lynx | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | Serie II | Lynx |
Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2284 cc | 1859 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2400 mm |