2009 Honda Pilot vs. 1996 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mercury Mystique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mercury Mystique would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1996 Mercury Mystique. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1996 Mercury Mystique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 713 kg more than 1996 Mercury Mystique. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Mercury Mystique. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mercury Mystique. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mercury Mystique.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 1996 Mercury Mystique | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Pilot | Mystique |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2710 mm |
