2001 Mazda Premacy vs. 1997 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 2001 Mazda Premacy is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mercury Mystique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mercury Mystique would be higher. Both 2001 Mazda Premacy and 1997 Mercury Mystique are equipped with a 1,989 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury Mystique (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2001 Mazda Premacy. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 78 kg more than 1997 Mercury Mystique.
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, 2001 Mazda Premacy (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercury Mystique. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercury Mystique.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda Premacy | 1997 Mercury Mystique | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Premacy | Mystique |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |
