1975 BMW 315 vs. 1985 Mercury Lynx

To start off, 1985 Mercury Lynx is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 315. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 315 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 14 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercury Lynx should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercury Lynx weights approximately 15 kg more than 1975 BMW 315. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1975 BMW 315 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 1975 BMW 315. 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Mercury Lynx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.

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