1998 Mercury Villager vs. 2009 Tata Safari
To start off, 2009 Tata Safari is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Villager (149 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Safari weights approximately 120 kg more than 1998 Mercury Villager.
Because 2009 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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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1998 Mercury Villager | 2009 Tata Safari | |
Make | Mercury | Tata |
Model | Villager | Safari |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |