1977 Mazda Chante vs. 1982 Mercury LN7
To start off, 1982 Mercury LN7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda Chante would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mercury LN7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercury LN7 (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1977 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercury LN7 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury LN7 weights approximately 488 kg more than 1977 Mazda Chante. 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 LN7 (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1982 Mercury LN7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda Chante | 1982 Mercury LN7 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Chante | LN7 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 1598 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2400 mm |
