1999 Mercury Mystique vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1999 Mercury Mystique is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Mystique is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mystique weights approximately 767 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Because 1979 Nissan Silvia 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 1979 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Mercury Mystique (224 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (148 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia. 1979 Nissan Silvia 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. 1979 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Mystique | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Mystique | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
