1999 Mercury Mystique vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 11 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. Both 1999 Mercury Mystique and 2010 Subaru Forester are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mystique weights approximately 237 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercury Mystique. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (350 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Mystique. (224 Nm). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Mystique.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Mystique | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Mystique | Forester |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 145 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2616 mm |
