1982 Mercury LN7 vs. 1995 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1995 Nissan Presea is newer by 13 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 1,838 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Presea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Presea (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1982 Mercury LN7. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury LN7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Presea weights approximately 112 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, 1995 Nissan Presea (156 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercury LN7. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Presea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercury LN7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Mercury LN7 | 1995 Nissan Presea | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | LN7 | Presea |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| 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 | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2590 mm |
