1994 Mercury Mystique vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Mercury Mystique is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Carina 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 41 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (88 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mercury Mystique weights approximately 287 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Toyota Carina 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 1980 Toyota Carina. 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 (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1994 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mercury Mystique | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Mystique | Carina |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
