1998 Mercury Villager vs. 1998 Oldsmobile Alero
To start off, both 1998 Mercury Villager and 1998 Oldsmobile Alero were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Oldsmobile Alero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Oldsmobile Alero (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1998 Mercury Villager. (149 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Oldsmobile Alero should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Villager weights approximately 400 kg more than 1998 Oldsmobile Alero.
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:
| 1998 Mercury Villager | 1998 Oldsmobile Alero | |
| Make | Mercury | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Villager | Alero |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 168 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 | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
