1986 Audi 90 vs. 1986 Mercury Lynx
To start off, both 1986 Audi 90 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 1,994 cc (5 cylinders), 1986 Audi 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Audi 90 (114 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1986 Mercury Lynx. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Audi 90 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercury Lynx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Audi 90 weights approximately 25 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Audi 90 (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercury Lynx. (144 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 Audi 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercury Lynx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Audi 90 | 1986 Mercury Lynx | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | 90 | Lynx |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1859 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2400 mm |
