1997 Kia Capital 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 Kia Capital. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Kia Capital would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Villager (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1997 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 460 kg more than 1997 Kia Capital. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Capital. 1999 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1997 Kia Capital has manual transmission. 1997 Kia Capital 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 Kia Capital | 1999 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Capital | Villager |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2860 mm |
