1983 Mercury Lynx vs. 2010 Dacia Logan
To start off, 2010 Dacia Logan is newer by 27 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. Both 1983 Mercury Lynx and 2010 Dacia Logan are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dacia Logan (87 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1983 Mercury Lynx. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dacia Logan should accelerate faster than 1983 Mercury Lynx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dacia Logan weights approximately 101 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, 2010 Dacia Logan (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mercury Lynx. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Dacia Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mercury Lynx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Mercury Lynx | 2010 Dacia Logan | |
| Make | Mercury | Dacia |
| Model | Lynx | Logan |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
| 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 | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2640 mm |
