2009 Citroen C4 vs. 2000 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 2009 Citroen C4 is newer by 9 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 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Mystique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Mystique (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C4. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C4 weights approximately 113 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, 2009 Citroen C4 (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Mystique. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Mystique.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C4 | 2000 Mercury Mystique | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | C4 | Mystique |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 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 | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
