2002 Ford Focus vs. 1993 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 2002 Ford Focus is newer by 9 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, 2002 Ford Focus (170 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1993 Mercury Mystique. (168 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercury Mystique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Mystique weights approximately 57 kg more than 2002 Ford Focus.
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, 1993 Mercury Mystique (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (197 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Focus | 1993 Mercury Mystique | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Focus | Mystique |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1256 kg | 1313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
