1998 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1983 Mercury Lynx
To start off, 1998 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mercury Lynx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mercury Lynx would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1983 Mercury Lynx. (83 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1983 Mercury Lynx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1983 Mercury Lynx. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Mercury Lynx. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mercury Lynx. (122 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mercury Lynx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Land Rover Discovery | 1983 Mercury Lynx | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
| Model | Discovery | Lynx |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2400 mm |
