1985 Mercury Lynx vs. 1985 Nissan Sunny
To start off, both 1985 Mercury Lynx and 1985 Nissan Sunny were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 15 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercury Lynx should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercury Lynx weights approximately 210 kg more than 1985 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Mercury Lynx (144 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Mercury Lynx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mercury Lynx | 1985 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Lynx | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2410 mm |
