1997 Mercury Villager vs. 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1997 Mercury Villager and 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,134 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1997 Mercury Villager. (149 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercury Villager weights approximately 400 kg more than 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
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:
| 1997 Mercury Villager | 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Mercury | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Villager | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 3134 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
