1990 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1999 Mercury Villager
To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 185 kg more than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera.
Because 1990 De Tomaso Pantera 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 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. 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, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (452 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager. 1999 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1990 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera 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:
1990 De Tomaso Pantera | 1999 Mercury Villager | |
Make | De Tomaso | Mercury |
Model | Pantera | Villager |
Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 3276 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2860 mm |