1983 Fiat Regata vs. 1983 Mercury Lynx
To start off, both 1983 Fiat Regata and 1983 Mercury Lynx were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mercury Lynx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Fiat Regata (71 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1983 Mercury Lynx. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Fiat Regata should accelerate faster than 1983 Mercury Lynx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mercury Lynx weights approximately 180 kg more than 1983 Fiat Regata.
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 Mercury Lynx (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat Regata. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Mercury Lynx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat Regata.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Fiat Regata | 1983 Mercury Lynx | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Regata | Lynx |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1301 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2400 mm |