1996 Mercury Villager vs. 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport
To start off, both 1996 Mercury Villager and 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercury Villager (149 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercury Villager weights approximately 98 kg more than 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport. 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 Mercury Villager | 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport | |
Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
Model | Villager | Trans Sport |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1702 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2820 mm |