1979 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 2000 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2000 Mercury Villager is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chrysler Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chrysler Cordoba would be higher. At 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1979 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1979 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 35 kg more than 2000 Mercury Villager.
Because 1979 Chrysler Cordoba 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 1979 Chrysler Cordoba. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1979 Chrysler Cordoba (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chrysler Cordoba | 2000 Mercury Villager | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
Model | Cordoba | Villager |
Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5201 cc | 3276 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2860 mm |