1982 Citroen LN vs. 1982 Mercury Lynx
To start off, both 1982 Citroen LN and 1982 Mercury Lynx were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mercury Lynx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercury Lynx (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1982 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercury Lynx should accelerate faster than 1982 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Lynx weights approximately 236 kg more than 1982 Citroen LN. 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, 1982 Mercury Lynx (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Mercury Lynx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Citroen LN | 1982 Mercury Lynx | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | LN | Lynx |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 43 L |
