1982 Mercury Lynx vs. 1983 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1983 Nissan Stanza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercury Lynx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercury Lynx would be higher. Both 1982 Mercury Lynx and 1983 Nissan Stanza are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Stanza (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1982 Mercury Lynx. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury Lynx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Lynx weights approximately 70 kg more than 1983 Nissan Stanza.
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, 1983 Nissan Stanza (130 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercury Lynx. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Stanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercury Lynx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Mercury Lynx | 1983 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Lynx | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2480 mm |
