1993 Mercury Mystique vs. 1977 Zastava 2101

To start off, 1993 Mercury Mystique is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Zastava 2101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Zastava 2101 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 67 more horse power than 1977 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 1977 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Mystique weights approximately 276 kg more than 1977 Zastava 2101. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1977 Zastava 2101 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 Zastava 2101. 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, 1993 Mercury Mystique (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Zastava 2101.

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