1998 Dodge Durango vs. 1997 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 1998 Dodge Durango is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mercury Mystique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mercury Mystique would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Durango (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1997 Mercury Mystique. (168 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercury Mystique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Durango weights approximately 692 kg more than 1997 Mercury Mystique. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Mercury Mystique. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Durango 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, 1998 Dodge Durango (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercury Mystique. (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercury Mystique.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Durango | 1997 Mercury Mystique | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Durango | Mystique |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2005 kg | 1313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
