2007 Mazda 6 vs. 2000 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 2007 Mazda 6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Mystique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Mystique would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Mystique (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 6. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 6 weights approximately 243 kg more than 2000 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, 2007 Mazda 6 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Mystique. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Mystique.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda 6 | 2000 Mercury Mystique | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 6 | Mystique |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |
