1982 BMW 323 vs. 1982 Mercury LN7
To start off, both 1982 BMW 323 and 1982 Mercury LN7 were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,315 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 BMW 323 (148 HP) has 78 more horse power than 1982 Mercury LN7. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury LN7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 323 weights approximately 242 kg more than 1982 Mercury LN7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 BMW 323 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 1982 BMW 323. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Mercury LN7, 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, 1982 BMW 323 (205 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercury LN7. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercury LN7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 323 | 1982 Mercury LN7 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 323 | LN7 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2315 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 43 L |
