1982 Mercury LN7 vs. 1993 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1993 Peugeot 205 is newer by 11 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, 1993 Peugeot 205 (102 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1982 Mercury LN7. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury LN7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury LN7 weights approximately 188 kg more than 1993 Peugeot 205.
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, 1993 Peugeot 205 (122 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercury LN7. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercury LN7.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Mercury LN7 | 1993 Peugeot 205 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | LN7 | 205 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 73.2 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 978 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 70 L |