1995 Mercury Mystique vs. 2005 Porsche 996
To start off, 2005 Porsche 996 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mercury Mystique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mercury Mystique would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 996 (315 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1995 Mercury Mystique. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercury Mystique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 996 weights approximately 173 kg more than 1995 Mercury Mystique. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Porsche 996 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 2005 Porsche 996. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 2005 Porsche 996 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercury Mystique. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercury Mystique.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mercury Mystique | 2005 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Mystique | 996 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
