1986 Audi 80 vs. 1986 Mercury Lynx
To start off, both 1986 Audi 80 and 1986 Mercury Lynx were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Mercury Lynx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Audi 80 (110 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1986 Mercury Lynx. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercury Lynx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Audi 80 weights approximately 21 kg more than 1986 Mercury Lynx. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Audi 80 (160 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercury Lynx. (144 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercury Lynx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Audi 80 | 1986 Mercury Lynx | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | 80 | Lynx |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1859 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1046 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2400 mm |
