1999 Mercury Mystique vs. 2012 Nissan NV

To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 13 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 901 kg more than 1999 Mercury Mystique.

Because 2012 Nissan NV 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 2012 Nissan NV. 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, 2012 Nissan NV (381 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Mystique. (224 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan NV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Mystique. 2012 Nissan NV 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. 2012 Nissan NV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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