1993 Mercury Mystique vs. 2000 Renault Safrane
To start off, 2000 Renault Safrane is newer by 7 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 27 more horse power than 2000 Renault Safrane. (141 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Safrane weights approximately 212 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Safrane. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercury Mystique | 2000 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Mystique | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2543 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1313 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2770 mm |
