1994 Mercury Mystique vs. 1959 Moretti Golden
To start off, 1994 Mercury Mystique is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Moretti Golden. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Moretti Golden would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mercury Mystique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mercury Mystique (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1959 Moretti Golden. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 1959 Moretti Golden. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mercury Mystique weights approximately 352 kg more than 1959 Moretti Golden. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Moretti Golden 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 1959 Moretti Golden. 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 Mercury Mystique (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Moretti Golden. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Moretti Golden.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mercury Mystique | 1959 Moretti Golden | |
| Make | Mercury | Moretti |
| Model | Mystique | Golden |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
