1997 Mercury Mystique vs. 1977 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1997 Mercury Mystique is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Mercury Mystique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury Mystique (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 37 kg more than 1997 Mercury Mystique.
Because 1977 Nissan Cedric 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 1977 Nissan Cedric. 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Cedric. 1997 Mercury Mystique has automatic transmission and 1977 Nissan Cedric has manual transmission. 1977 Nissan Cedric will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Mercury Mystique will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Mercury Mystique | 1977 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Mystique | Cedric |
Year Released | 1997 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2544 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1313 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |