1982 Ford Meteor vs. 1994 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 1994 Mercury Mystique is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Meteor 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 1982 Ford Meteor. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mercury Mystique weights approximately 357 kg more than 1982 Ford Meteor. 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, 1994 Mercury Mystique (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Meteor. (117 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Meteor | 1994 Mercury Mystique | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Meteor | Mystique |
Year Released | 1982 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 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 | 117 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1242 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |