2000 Ford Escape vs. 1993 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 2000 Ford Escape is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercury Mystique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercury Mystique would be higher. At 2,543 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Mystique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Mystique (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2000 Ford Escape. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Escape weights approximately 157 kg more than 1993 Mercury Mystique.
Because 2000 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Mercury Mystique. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escape 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, 1993 Mercury Mystique (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escape. (169 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Escape | 1993 Mercury Mystique | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Escape | Mystique |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
