1986 Fiat Uno vs. 1986 Mercury Lynx
To start off, both 1986 Fiat Uno 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 Mercury Lynx (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1986 Fiat Uno. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercury Lynx should accelerate faster than 1986 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercury Lynx weights approximately 335 kg more than 1986 Fiat Uno. 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 Mercury Lynx (144 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Fiat Uno. (67 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Mercury Lynx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Fiat Uno | 1986 Mercury Lynx | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Uno | Lynx |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1859 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2400 mm |
