1974 Lancia Stratos vs. 1997 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 1997 Mercury Mystique is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1997 Mercury Mystique. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercury Mystique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercury Mystique weights approximately 262 kg more than 1974 Lancia Stratos.
Because 1974 Lancia Stratos 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 1974 Lancia Stratos. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1974 Lancia Stratos (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercury Mystique. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercury Mystique.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lancia Stratos | 1997 Mercury Mystique | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercury |
| Model | Stratos | Mystique |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2710 mm |
