1989 Honda Accord vs. 1994 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 1994 Mercury Mystique is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Accord 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 9 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mercury Mystique weights approximately 102 kg more than 1989 Honda Accord. 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 (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Accord | 1994 Mercury Mystique | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Accord | Mystique |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1955 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
