1996 Mahindra Armada vs. 2000 Mercury Villager

To start off, 2000 Mercury Villager is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mahindra Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mahindra Armada would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1996 Mahindra Armada. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1996 Mahindra Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mahindra Armada weights approximately 215 kg more than 2000 Mercury Villager.

Because 1996 Mahindra Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Mahindra Armada 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. 2000 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1996 Mahindra Armada has manual transmission. 1996 Mahindra Armada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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