1980 Mercury Lynx vs. 1988 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1988 Peugeot 205 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercury Lynx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercury Lynx would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Lynx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Peugeot 205 (102 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Lynx. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Lynx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Lynx weights approximately 160 kg more than 1988 Peugeot 205.
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, 1988 Peugeot 205 (122 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Lynx. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Lynx.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mercury Lynx | 1988 Peugeot 205 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Lynx | 205 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 73.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2430 mm |