1999 Mercury Mystique vs. 1964 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1999 Mercury Mystique is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Mystique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Mystique (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1964 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 1964 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mystique weights approximately 627 kg more than 1964 Trabant P 601. 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Mystique | 1964 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Mercury | Trabant |
| Model | Mystique | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2030 mm |
