1994 Mercury Mystique vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 19 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (261 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1994 Mercury Mystique. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 1994 Mercury Mystique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Boxter weights approximately 98 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 2013 Porsche Boxter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Mercury Mystique. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter 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, 2013 Porsche Boxter (279 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mercury Mystique. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mercury Mystique.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mercury Mystique | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Mystique | Boxter |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2475 mm |
