1993 Mercury Mystique vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando is newer by 12 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Mystique (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 623 kg more than 1993 Mercury Mystique.
Because 2005 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Mercury Mystique. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercury Mystique. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercury Mystique.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercury Mystique | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
| Model | Mystique | Korando |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2490 mm |
