1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1983 Mercury Lynx
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mercury Lynx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mercury Lynx (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mercury Lynx should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mercury Lynx weights approximately 328 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa. 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 (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Mercury Lynx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1983 Mercury Lynx | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | Visa | Lynx |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2400 mm |
