1982 Mercury LN7 vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1982 Mercury LN7 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Peugeot 504 (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1982 Mercury LN7. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury LN7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 352 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 1970 Peugeot 504 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 1970 Peugeot 504. 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, 1970 Peugeot 504 (167 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercury LN7. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercury LN7.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Mercury LN7 | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | LN7 | 504 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 978 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 70 L |