1983 Mercury Lynx vs. 1988 Rover Vitesse

To start off, 1988 Rover Vitesse is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mercury Lynx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mercury Lynx would be higher. At 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Rover Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Rover Vitesse (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1983 Mercury Lynx. (83 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Rover Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1983 Mercury Lynx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Rover Vitesse weights approximately 477 kg more than 1983 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, 1988 Rover Vitesse (229 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mercury Lynx. (122 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Rover Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mercury Lynx.

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