1988 BMW M6 vs. 1999 Mercury Villager
To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW M6 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 280 kg more than 1988 BMW M6.
Because 1988 BMW M6 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 1988 BMW M6. 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, 1988 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager. 1999 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1988 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 1988 BMW M6 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:
| 1988 BMW M6 | 1999 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | M6 | Villager |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
