1994 Mercury Mystique vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mercury Mystique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mercury Mystique would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1994 Mercury Mystique. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1994 Mercury Mystique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 1113 kg more than 1994 Mercury Mystique. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Mercury Mystique. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 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, 2012 BMW X5 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mercury Mystique. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mercury Mystique.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mercury Mystique | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Mystique | X5 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2933 mm |
