1985 Mercury Lynx vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 1985 Mercury Lynx and 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1985 Mercury Lynx.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Mercury Lynx. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (216 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercury Lynx. (144 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercury Lynx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mercury Lynx | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Lynx | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 3429 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2990 mm |
