1997 Mercury Villager vs. 1999 Tata Safari
To start off, 1999 Tata Safari is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury Villager (149 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1999 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1999 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Tata Safari weights approximately 240 kg more than 1997 Mercury Villager.
Because 1999 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Tata Safari 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.
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1997 Mercury Villager | 1999 Tata Safari | |
Make | Mercury | Tata |
Model | Villager | Safari |
Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |