1985 Mercury Lynx vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 22 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Quantum (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1985 Mercury Lynx. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Quantum should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercury Lynx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1985 Mercury Lynx. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Quantum 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 2007 Toyota Quantum. 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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercury Lynx. (144 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercury Lynx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mercury Lynx | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Lynx | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3120 mm |
