1989 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1999 Mercury Villager
To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 5,009 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Blazer (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 95 kg more than 1999 Mercury Villager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Chevrolet Blazer (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Blazer | 1999 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Blazer | Villager |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5009 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
