1973 Mazda 616 vs. 1994 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 1994 Mercury Mystique is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mercury Mystique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mercury Mystique (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mercury Mystique weights approximately 332 kg more than 1973 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Mercury Mystique (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 616 | 1994 Mercury Mystique | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 616 | Mystique |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2710 mm |
