1993 Mercury Mystique vs. 1981 Zastava 750

To start off, 1993 Mercury Mystique is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Zastava 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Zastava 750 would be higher. At 2,543 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Mystique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Mystique (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1981 Zastava 750. (33 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 1981 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Mystique weights approximately 673 kg more than 1981 Zastava 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1981 Zastava 750 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 1981 Zastava 750. 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 (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Zastava 750. (55 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Zastava 750.

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