2000 Audi A6 vs. 1996 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 2000 Audi A6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mercury Mystique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mercury Mystique would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mercury Mystique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A6 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1996 Mercury Mystique. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1996 Mercury Mystique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A6 weights approximately 138 kg more than 1996 Mercury Mystique. 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, 2000 Audi A6 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mercury Mystique. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mercury Mystique.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A6 | 1996 Mercury Mystique | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | A6 | Mystique |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2710 mm |
