1984 BMW 628 vs. 1982 Mercury LN7
To start off, 1984 BMW 628 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercury LN7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercury LN7 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1982 Mercury LN7. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury LN7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 628 weights approximately 492 kg more than 1982 Mercury LN7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 BMW 628 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 BMW 628. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Mercury LN7, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercury LN7. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercury LN7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 628 | 1982 Mercury LN7 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 628 | LN7 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 43 L |
