1998 Mercury Mystique vs. 1988 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1998 Mercury Mystique is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Peugeot 205. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Peugeot 205 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Mystique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Mystique (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1988 Peugeot 205. (44 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 1988 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Mystique weights approximately 482 kg more than 1988 Peugeot 205. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Mercury Mystique (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Peugeot 205. (75 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mercury Mystique | 1988 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Mystique | 205 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2430 mm |
