1999 Mercury Mystique vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1999 Mercury Mystique is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 338 kg more than 1999 Mercury Mystique.
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, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (519 Nm) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Mystique. (224 Nm). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Mystique. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1999 Mercury Mystique has manual transmission. 1999 Mercury Mystique will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Mystique | 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Mercury | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Mystique | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 265 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3110 mm |
