1999 Mercury Mystique vs. 1997 Ford F-150
To start off, 1999 Mercury Mystique is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-150 weights approximately 358 kg more than 1999 Mercury Mystique.
Because 1997 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercury Mystique. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Ford F-150 (467 Nm) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Mystique. (224 Nm). This means 1997 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Mystique. 1997 Ford F-150 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. 1997 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Mystique | 1997 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Mystique | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 5406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 256 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 467 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 2135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3050 mm |
