1958 Ford Escort vs. 1993 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 1993 Mercury Mystique is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,543 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Mystique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Mystique (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1958 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Mystique weights approximately 496 kg more than 1958 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Ford Escort 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 1958 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Mystique, 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, 1993 Mercury Mystique (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Escort | 1993 Mercury Mystique | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Escort | Mystique |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2710 mm |
