1992 Marcos Mantula vs. 1996 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 1996 Mercury Mystique is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Marcos Mantula. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Marcos Mantula would be higher. At 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Marcos Mantula (173 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1996 Mercury Mystique. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1996 Mercury Mystique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercury Mystique weights approximately 352 kg more than 1992 Marcos Mantula.
Because 1992 Marcos Mantula 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 1992 Marcos Mantula. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1992 Marcos Mantula (291 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mercury Mystique. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mercury Mystique.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Marcos Mantula | 1996 Mercury Mystique | |
| Make | Marcos | Mercury |
| Model | Mantula | Mystique |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3945 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2710 mm |
