1977 Fiat 131 vs. 1999 Mercury Villager

To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Villager (169 HP) has 116 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 820 kg more than 1977 Fiat 131. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1977 Fiat 131 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Fiat 131. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 131. 1999 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1977 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1977 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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