1999 Mazda Midge vs. 1999 Mercury Mystique
To start off, both 1999 Mazda Midge and 1999 Mercury Mystique were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Mystique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Mystique (129 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1999 Mazda Midge. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda Midge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mystique weights approximately 276 kg more than 1999 Mazda Midge. 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, 1999 Mercury Mystique (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda Midge. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda Midge.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mazda Midge | 1999 Mercury Mystique | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Midge | Mystique |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1323 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 129 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1242 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |