1986 Mercury Lynx vs. 1986 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, both 1986 Mercury Lynx and 1986 Mitsubishi Debonair were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mitsubishi Debonair (153 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1986 Mercury Lynx. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercury Lynx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 435 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 Mitsubishi Debonair (234 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercury Lynx. (144 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercury Lynx.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Mercury Lynx | 1986 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
Model | Lynx | Debonair |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1859 cc | 2971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |