1982 Ford Telstar vs. 1982 Mercury LN7
To start off, both 1982 Ford Telstar 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Telstar (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1982 Mercury LN7. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury LN7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Telstar weights approximately 52 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.
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 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercury LN7. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercury LN7.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Telstar | 1982 Mercury LN7 | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Telstar | LN7 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 978 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2400 mm |