1973 Mazda Familia vs. 1983 Mercury Lynx
To start off, 1983 Mercury Lynx is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mercury Lynx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda Familia (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1983 Mercury Lynx. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1983 Mercury Lynx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mercury Lynx weights approximately 250 kg more than 1973 Mazda Familia.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Mercury Lynx (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Mercury Lynx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Familia | 1983 Mercury Lynx | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Familia | Lynx |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2400 mm |
