1980 Mercury Lynx vs. 2000 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2000 SsangYong Musso is newer by 20 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 SsangYong Musso (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Lynx. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Lynx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 880 kg more than 1980 Mercury Lynx. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Mercury Lynx. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Musso will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 SsangYong Musso (307 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Lynx. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Lynx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercury Lynx | 2000 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
| Model | Lynx | Musso |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1740 mm |
