1979 Buick Regal vs. 1999 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 1999 Mercury Mystique is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Mystique (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 188 kg more than 1999 Mercury Mystique.
Because 1979 Buick Regal 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 1979 Buick Regal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1979 Buick Regal (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Mystique. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Mystique.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 1999 Mercury Mystique | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Regal | Mystique |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
