1988 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1980 Mercury Lynx
To start off, 1988 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercury Lynx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercury Lynx would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Lynx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercury Lynx (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1988 Daihatsu Charade. (50 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercury Lynx should accelerate faster than 1988 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Lynx weights approximately 160 kg more than 1988 Daihatsu Charade. 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, 1980 Mercury Lynx (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Daihatsu Charade. (77 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Lynx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Daihatsu Charade | 1980 Mercury Lynx | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
| Model | Charade | Lynx |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 50 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2400 mm |
