1988 Ford Meteor 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 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Meteor 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 98 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Meteor.
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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor. 1999 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1988 Ford Meteor has manual transmission. 1988 Ford Meteor 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 Ford Meteor | 1999 Mercury Villager | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Meteor | Villager |
Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3276 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2860 mm |