1995 Ford Aerostar vs. 1997 Mercury Mystique

To start off, 1997 Mercury Mystique is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Aerostar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Aerostar would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury Mystique (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1995 Ford Aerostar. (134 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 202 kg more than 1997 Mercury Mystique.

Because 1995 Ford Aerostar 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 1995 Ford Aerostar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Mercury Mystique (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Aerostar. (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Aerostar.

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