Mercury Topaz

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{{Infobox Automobile |image=Image:Topaz92.jpg |name=Mercury Topaz |aka= |manufacturer=Ford Motor Company |production=1984–1994 |class=Mid-size |designer=Jack Telnack |body_style=2-door coupe
4-door sedan |predecessor=Mercury Zephyr |successor=Mercury Mystique |platform=FF/AWD CE14 |related=Ford Escort
Ford EXP
Ford Tempo
Mercury Lynx |similar=Oldsmobile Achieva
Chrysler LeBaron |engine=2.0 L RF Diesel I4
2.3 L HSC I4
2.3 L HSO I4
3.0 L Vulcan V6 }}

The Topaz was the Mercury version of the Ford Tempo. Both vehicles replaced the Fox-body Ford Fairmont and Mercury Zephyr.

Both models were introduced in 1983 for the 1984 model year; the compact Topaz and Tempo were early examples of the design philosophy that would bring about the revolutionary 1986 Ford Taurus. The development program for the Tempo and Topaz was codenamed Topaz. The body structure and powertrain design borrowed heavily from the Ford Escort, but due to the larger size of the Topaz there were few common components.

Image:1988-1991 Topaz.JPG

It received a major redesign in 1988 that made the Topaz resemble the Mercury Sable. It was replaced in 1994 by the 1995 Mercury Mystique.

Engines:

2.0 L Mazda RF diesel I4 (optional 1984-1986 "GS")
2.3 L HSC I4, 98 hp and 124 ft.lbf GS
2.3 L HSO I4, 100 hp and 135 ft.lbf LTS/XR5/AWD
3.0 L (2982 cc) Vulcan V6, 130 hp and 150 ft.lbf (1992-1994 optional in GS, LX, and standard on LTS/XR5)