1976 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 1993 Mercury Mystique is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Honda Civic 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 115 more horse power than 1976 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 1976 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Mystique weights approximately 638 kg more than 1976 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Honda Civic | 1993 Mercury Mystique | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Civic | Mystique |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1169 cc | 2543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2710 mm |
