1973 Mazda 929 vs. 1985 Mercury Lynx
To start off, 1985 Mercury Lynx is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Mercury Lynx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercury Lynx (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercury Lynx should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda 929 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1985 Mercury Lynx.
Because 1973 Mazda 929 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 1973 Mazda 929. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1985 Mercury Lynx (144 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Mercury Lynx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 929 | 1985 Mercury Lynx | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 929 | Lynx |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1768 cc | 1859 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2400 mm |
