1994 Lotus Esprit vs. 1994 Mercury Mystique
To start off, both 1994 Lotus Esprit and 1994 Mercury Mystique were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1994 Mercury Mystique. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1994 Mercury Mystique.
Because 1994 Lotus Esprit 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 1994 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mercury Mystique. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mercury Mystique.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Lotus Esprit | 1994 Mercury Mystique | |
Make | Lotus | Mercury |
Model | Esprit | Mystique |
Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |