1997 Eagle Talon vs. 1999 Mercury Villager
To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Eagle Talon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Eagle Talon would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Eagle Talon (209 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 365 kg more than 1997 Eagle Talon.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Eagle Talon (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager. 1999 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1997 Eagle Talon has manual transmission. 1997 Eagle Talon 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:
1997 Eagle Talon | 1999 Mercury Villager | |
Make | Eagle | Mercury |
Model | Talon | Villager |
Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3276 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2860 mm |