1987 Mercury Lynx vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1989 Nissan Laurel is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mercury Lynx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mercury Lynx would be higher. At 2,823 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Laurel (93 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1987 Mercury Lynx. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1987 Mercury Lynx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 285 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.
Because 1989 Nissan Laurel 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 1989 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1989 Nissan Laurel (176 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mercury Lynx. (144 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mercury Lynx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mercury Lynx | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Lynx | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 2823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2680 mm |
