1999 Mercury Mystique vs. 2004 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2004 Toyota Yaris is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Mystique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Mystique would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Mystique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Mystique (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mystique weights approximately 122 kg more than 2004 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Mystique | 2004 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Mystique | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
