1999 Mercury Mystique vs. 1999 Venturi 400
To start off, both 1999 Mercury Mystique and 1999 Venturi 400 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mystique weights approximately 627 kg more than 1999 Venturi 400.
Because 1999 Venturi 400 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 1999 Venturi 400. 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 Venturi 400 (520 Nm) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Mystique. (224 Nm). This means 1999 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Mystique.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Mystique | 1999 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Mercury | Venturi |
| Model | Mystique | 400 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 395 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |
