1982 Mercury Lynx vs. 1982 Renault 18
To start off, both 1982 Mercury Lynx and 1982 Renault 18 were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,645 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Renault 18 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Renault 18 (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1982 Mercury Lynx. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Renault 18 should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury Lynx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Renault 18 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1982 Mercury Lynx. 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, 1982 Renault 18 (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercury Lynx. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Renault 18 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercury Lynx.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Mercury Lynx | 1982 Renault 18 | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Lynx | 18 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1645 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |