2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 1994 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mercury Mystique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mercury Mystique would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 628 kg more than 1994 Mercury Mystique.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Mercury Mystique. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mercury Mystique. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mercury Mystique.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 1994 Mercury Mystique | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | Defender | Mystique |
Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1989 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 129 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1242 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |