2006 Honda Pilot vs. 1998 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercury Mystique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercury Mystique would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1998 Mercury Mystique. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercury Mystique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Mystique weights approximately 167 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Mercury Mystique. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot 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, 2006 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercury Mystique. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercury Mystique. 2006 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 1998 Mercury Mystique has manual transmission. 1998 Mercury Mystique will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 1998 Mercury Mystique | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Pilot | Mystique |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
