1985 Mercury Lynx vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercury Lynx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercury Lynx would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Mercury Lynx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Corolla (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1985 Mercury Lynx. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercury Lynx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercury Lynx weights approximately 5 kg more than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1985 Mercury Lynx (144 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Mercury Lynx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Mercury Lynx | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Lynx | Corolla |
Year Released | 1985 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2440 mm |