1979 Honda Accord vs. 1986 Mercury Lynx
To start off, 1986 Mercury Lynx is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Mercury Lynx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercury Lynx (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercury Lynx should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercury Lynx weights approximately 95 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1986 Mercury Lynx (144 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1986 Mercury Lynx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1986 Mercury Lynx | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Accord | Lynx |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1859 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2400 mm |
