1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1994 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 1994 Mercury Mystique is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mercury Mystique (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 90 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1994 Mercury Mystique.
Because 1964 Austin A 90 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 1964 Austin A 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1964 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mercury Mystique. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mercury Mystique.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 90 | 1994 Mercury Mystique | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | A 90 | Mystique |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 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 | 1572 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
