1975 Mazda 818 vs. 1993 Mercury Mystique

To start off, 1993 Mercury Mystique is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Mystique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Mystique (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Mystique weights approximately 362 kg more than 1975 Mazda 818. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1975 Mazda 818 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 1975 Mazda 818. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1993 Mercury Mystique (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 818.

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