1982 Mercury LN7 vs. 1954 Morris Minor
To start off, 1982 Mercury LN7 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mercury LN7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercury LN7 (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercury LN7 should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury LN7 weights approximately 191 kg more than 1954 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1954 Morris Minor 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 1954 Morris Minor. 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 Mercury LN7 (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Mercury LN7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Mercury LN7 | 1954 Morris Minor | |
Make | Mercury | Morris |
Model | LN7 | Minor |
Year Released | 1982 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 978 kg | 787 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 22 L |