1983 Ford Fiesta vs. 1999 Mercury Villager
To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Fiesta 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 @ 4800 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fiesta. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1983 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Fiesta. (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Fiesta. 1999 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1983 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1983 Ford Fiesta 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Fiesta | 1999 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Fiesta | Villager |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 957 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2860 mm |
