1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1996 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 1996 Mercury Mystique is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercury Mystique (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Dart. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Dart weights approximately 113 kg more than 1996 Mercury Mystique.
Because 1969 Dodge Dart 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 1969 Dodge Dart. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1969 Dodge Dart (299 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mercury Mystique. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mercury Mystique.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Dodge Dart | 1996 Mercury Mystique | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Dart | Mystique |
Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 299 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 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 | 1355 kg | 1242 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |