1982 Mercury LN7 vs. 2001 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Tundra is newer by 19 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 3,398 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Tundra (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1982 Mercury LN7. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury LN7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 742 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 2001 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Mercury LN7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Tundra will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Toyota Tundra (298 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercury LN7. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercury LN7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Mercury LN7 | 2001 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | LN7 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 978 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3270 mm |
