1996 Dodge Caravan vs. 1996 Mercury Villager
To start off, both 1996 Dodge Caravan and 1996 Mercury Villager were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Dodge Caravan (164 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1996 Mercury Villager. (149 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 1996 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 125 kg more than 1996 Mercury Villager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Caravan | 1996 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Caravan | Villager |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2860 mm |
