1993 Mercury Mystique vs. 1998 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 1998 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercury Mystique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercury Mystique 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 55 more horse power than 1998 Volkswagen Sharan. (113 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 1998 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 402 kg more than 1993 Mercury Mystique.
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 (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volkswagen Sharan. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercury Mystique | 1998 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mystique | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2543 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1313 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2840 mm |
