1984 Citroen BX vs. 1983 Mercury Lynx
To start off, 1984 Citroen BX is newer by 1 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mercury Lynx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mercury Lynx (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1984 Citroen BX. (61 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mercury Lynx should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mercury Lynx weights approximately 64 kg more than 1984 Citroen BX. 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, 1983 Mercury Lynx (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Mercury Lynx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen BX | 1983 Mercury Lynx | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | BX | Lynx |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 954 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2400 mm |
