1982 Mercury LN7 vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 8 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair (119 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1982 Mercury LN7. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury LN7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 422 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, 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercury LN7. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercury LN7. 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair 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. 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Mercury LN7 | 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
Model | LN7 | Debonair |
Year Released | 1982 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 978 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |