1994 Mercury Mystique vs. 1990 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1994 Mercury Mystique is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mercury Mystique (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1990 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Falcon weights approximately 178 kg more than 1994 Mercury Mystique.
Because 1990 Ford Falcon 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 1990 Ford Falcon. 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, 1990 Ford Falcon (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mercury Mystique. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mercury Mystique.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mercury Mystique | 1990 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Mystique | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 3157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
