1993 Mercury Mystique vs. 1971 Renault 15
To start off, 1993 Mercury Mystique is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Renault 15 would be higher. At 1,987 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Mystique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Mystique (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1971 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Mystique weights approximately 277 kg more than 1971 Renault 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Mercury Mystique (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercury Mystique | 1971 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Mystique | 15 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |
