1986 Lotus Excel vs. 1980 Mercury Lynx
To start off, 1986 Lotus Excel is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercury Lynx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercury Lynx would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lotus Excel (180 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Lynx. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Lynx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lotus Excel weights approximately 227 kg more than 1980 Mercury Lynx. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Lotus Excel 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 1986 Lotus Excel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1986 Lotus Excel (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Lynx. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Lynx.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Lotus Excel | 1980 Mercury Lynx | |
Make | Lotus | Mercury |
Model | Excel | Lynx |
Year Released | 1986 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2400 mm |