1993 Mercury Mystique vs. 1977 Holden GTS

To start off, 1993 Mercury Mystique is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden GTS would be higher. At 4,139 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Mystique (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1977 Holden GTS. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden GTS weights approximately 162 kg more than 1993 Mercury Mystique.

Because 1977 Holden GTS 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 1977 Holden GTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1977 Holden GTS (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercury Mystique. (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1977 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercury Mystique.

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