1971 Mazda Familia vs. 1982 Mercury Lynx
To start off, 1982 Mercury Lynx is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mercury Lynx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercury Lynx (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercury Lynx should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Lynx weights approximately 206 kg more than 1971 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Mercury Lynx (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Mercury Lynx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Familia | 1982 Mercury Lynx | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Familia | Lynx |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2400 mm |
