1985 Mercury Lynx vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 Mercury Lynx is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Mercury Lynx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercury Lynx (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercury Lynx should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercury Lynx weights approximately 290 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Toyota Corolla 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 1969 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Mercury Lynx, 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, 1985 Mercury Lynx (144 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1985 Mercury Lynx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Mercury Lynx | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Lynx | Corolla |
Year Released | 1985 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2340 mm |