1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 1981 Mercury Lynx
To start off, both 1981 Buick LeSabre and 1981 Mercury Lynx were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1981 Mercury Lynx. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1981 Mercury Lynx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 640 kg more than 1981 Mercury Lynx. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Buick LeSabre 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 1981 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1981 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mercury Lynx. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mercury Lynx.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick LeSabre | 1981 Mercury Lynx | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | LeSabre | Lynx |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2400 mm |