1987 Mercury Lynx vs. 1962 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1987 Mercury Lynx is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercury Lynx (89 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1962 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercury Lynx should accelerate faster than 1962 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Toyota Crown weights approximately 230 kg more than 1987 Mercury Lynx.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Toyota Crown (145 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mercury Lynx. (144 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1962 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mercury Lynx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mercury Lynx | 1962 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Lynx | Crown |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2700 mm |
