1982 Mercury LN7 vs. 1986 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1986 Ford Meteor is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercury LN7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercury LN7 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mercury LN7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Meteor (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1982 Mercury LN7. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury LN7.
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, both vehicles can yield 121 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1986 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1982 Mercury LN7 has manual transmission. 1982 Mercury LN7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Mercury LN7 | 1986 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | LN7 | Meteor |
Year Released | 1982 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2410 mm |