1998 Mercury Mystique vs. 1995 Toyota MRJ
To start off, 1998 Mercury Mystique is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota MRJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota MRJ 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 58 more horse power than 1995 Toyota MRJ. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota MRJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota MRJ weights approximately 330 kg more than 1998 Mercury Mystique.
Because 1995 Toyota MRJ 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 Toyota MRJ. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1995 Toyota MRJ (285 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercury Mystique. (180 Nm). This means 1995 Toyota MRJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercury Mystique.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mercury Mystique | 1995 Toyota MRJ | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Mystique | MRJ |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
