1997 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2001 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2001 Mercury Villager is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 305 kg more than 2001 Mercury Villager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Land Rover Discovery 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. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Land Rover Discovery (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Villager. 2001 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1997 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1997 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Land Rover Discovery | 2001 Mercury Villager | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | Discovery | Villager |
Year Released | 1997 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3946 cc | 3276 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2860 mm |