1994 Dodge Venom vs. 1999 Mercury Villager

To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Dodge Venom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Dodge Venom would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Dodge Venom is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 728 kg more than 1994 Dodge Venom.

Because 1994 Dodge Venom 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 1994 Dodge Venom. 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, 1994 Dodge Venom (339 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm). This means 1994 Dodge Venom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager. 1999 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1994 Dodge Venom has manual transmission. 1994 Dodge Venom 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:

1994 Dodge Venom 1999 Mercury Villager
Make Dodge Mercury
Model Venom Villager
Year Released 1994 1999
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3500 cc 3276 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 169 HP
Torque 339 Nm 271 Nm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1057 kg 1785 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 4950 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2860 mm


 

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