Mercury Mystique facelift 1997 2.0 (125 Hp)


Overall Rating

5.8 / 10
Safety 2.0 / 5
Engine 3.5 / 5
Value 3.2 / 5
Performance 3.0 / 5
Comfort 3.5 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

Mercury Mystique:

The Ford Mondeo I is a mid-size car manufactured and marketed by Ford, beginning on 23 November 1992, with sales beginning on 22 March 1993. It is also known as the Mk I Mondeo; the 1996 facelift versions are usually designated Mk II. Available as a four-door saloon, a five-door hatchback, and a five-door estate, all models for the European market were produced at Ford's plant in the Belgian city of Genk.
Intended as a world car, it replaced the Ford Sierra in Europe, the Ford Telstar in a large portion of Asia and other markets, while the Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique replaced the Ford Tempo and Mercury Topaz in North America. Despite being billed as a world car, the only external items the Mondeo shared initially with the Contour were the windscreen, front windows, front mirrors and door handles. Thus, the CDW27 project turned out not to be a true world car in the sense that the original Ford Focus and newer Fords developed under the "One Ford" policy turned out to be. The first generation Mondeo was replaced in 2000, by the larger second generation; in the United States and Canada, the Contour/Mystique were replaced initially by the Focus and later the Fusion....(Read more on Wikipedia)

facelift 1997 Overview:

Mercury Mystique (facelift 1997). With 176 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.8 l/100km). Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

2.0 (125 Hp) Verdict:

Rating 4 stars

Performance Verdict

Adequate performance for daily commuting and city driving, offering a balanced feel without being overtly sporty.

Fuel Economy

Good fuel economy for its class and time, making it a cost-effective option for regular use.

Best Use Case: City / Suburban Commuting

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Comfortable ride quality for its segment
  • • Available V6 engine offers decent power
  • • Relatively spacious interior for a mid-size sedan
  • • Good handling characteristics for a family car

Cons:

  • • Styling was polarizing and not universally loved
  • • Some interior materials felt cheap
  • • Automatic transmission could be unrefined
  • • V6 fuel economy was a drawback
  • • Potential for rust and age-related reliability issues

Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Mystique: 1994 - 1997).

General:
Brand:Mercury
Model:Mystique
Generation:facelift 1997
Modification (Engine):2.0 (125 Hp)
Start of production:1997
End of production:2000
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Sedan
Seats:5
Doors:4
Engine:
Power:125 Hp @ 5500 rpm. Same horsepower
Power per litre:62.6 Hp/l [34mm more]
Torque:176 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:Zetec More details about the engine Zetec
Engine displacement:1998
Number of cylinders:4
Engine configuration:Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:4
Fuel injection system:Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain:DOHC
Engine oil capacity:4.25 l
Coolant:6.6 l
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Compression ratio:9.6:1
Maximum engine speed:6375 rpm.
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:9.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:6.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (EPA):9.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (EPA):6.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (EPA):8.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:8.4 l/100 km
Space:
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:394 l
Fuel tank capacity:55 l
Size:
Length:4694 mm mm [34mm more]
Width:1755 mm mm [5mm less]
Height:1384 mm mm [4mm more]
Wheelbase:2704 mm mm [6mm less]
Front track:1504 mm
Rear (Back) track:1486 mm
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears5
Transmission typeManual
Front brakesDisc, 260 mm [bad for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakesDrum, 203 mm [bad for performance and cooling.]
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Power steeringHydraulic Steering
Tires size185/70 R14; 205/60 R15
Wheel rims size5.5J x 14; 6J x 15
Front suspensionIndependent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspensionIndependent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer

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