1985 Ford Laser vs. 1982 Mercury LN7
To start off, 1985 Ford Laser is newer by 3 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mercury LN7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Laser (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1982 Mercury LN7. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury LN7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury LN7 weights approximately 156 kg more than 1985 Ford Laser.
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, both vehicles can yield 121 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Laser | 1982 Mercury LN7 | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Laser | LN7 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 978 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2400 mm |