1987 Mercury Lynx vs. 1978 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1987 Mercury Lynx is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Mark II (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1987 Mercury Lynx. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 1987 Mercury Lynx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 170 kg more than 1987 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, 1978 Toyota Mark II (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mercury Lynx. (144 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mercury Lynx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mercury Lynx | 1978 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Lynx | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2590 mm |
