2005 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1997 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 8 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. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (283 HP) has 153 more horse power than 1997 Mercury Mystique. (130 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercury Mystique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1198 kg more than 1997 Mercury Mystique. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Mercury Mystique. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (441 Nm) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercury Mystique. (180 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercury Mystique.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | 1997 Mercury Mystique | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
| Model | Range Rover | Mystique |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 130 HP |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
