1999 Mercury Mystique vs. 1999 Vauxhall Zafira

To start off, both 1999 Mercury Mystique and 1999 Vauxhall Zafira were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 357 kg more than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira.

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 (224 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. (170 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Mercury Mystique 1999 Vauxhall Zafira
Make Mercury Vauxhall
Model Mystique Zafira
Year Released 1999 1999
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2500 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 114 HP
Torque 224 Nm 170 Nm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1777 kg 1420 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2700 mm


 

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