1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1993 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 1993 Mercury Mystique is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1993 Mercury Mystique. (168 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercury Mystique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1259 kg more than 1993 Mercury Mystique. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood 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 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. 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, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercury Mystique. (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercury Mystique.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1993 Mercury Mystique | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | Fleetwood | Mystique |
Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 2543 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1313 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3810 mm | 2710 mm |