1993 Mercury Mystique vs. 1993 Peugeot 309
To start off, both 1993 Mercury Mystique and 1993 Peugeot 309 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,989 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 1993 Peugeot 309. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 1993 Peugeot 309. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Mystique weights approximately 407 kg more than 1993 Peugeot 309. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Peugeot 309. (91 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Peugeot 309.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercury Mystique | 1993 Peugeot 309 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Mystique | 309 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2480 mm |
