1973 BMW Touring vs. 1993 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 1993 Mercury Mystique is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring 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 83 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Mystique weights approximately 283 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Mercury Mystique (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1993 Mercury Mystique | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | Touring | Mystique |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
