1987 Mercury Lynx vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 1990 Opel Omega is newer by 3 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 2,594 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Omega (149 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1987 Mercury Lynx. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1987 Mercury Lynx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Omega weights approximately 440 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, 1990 Opel Omega (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mercury Lynx. (144 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mercury Lynx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mercury Lynx | 1990 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Lynx | Omega |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 2594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2740 mm |
