1996 Mercury Villager vs. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1996 Mercury Villager. (149 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1996 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercury Villager weights approximately 300 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1999 Chevrolet Corvette 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 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mercury Villager | 1999 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
| Model | Villager | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2850 mm |
