1999 Beijing BJ 2020 vs. 1999 Mercury Villager
To start off, both 1999 Beijing BJ 2020 and 1999 Mercury Villager were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Villager (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1999 Beijing BJ 2020. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1999 Beijing BJ 2020. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 235 kg more than 1999 Beijing BJ 2020. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Beijing BJ 2020 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Beijing BJ 2020 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, 1999 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Beijing BJ 2020. (173 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Beijing BJ 2020. 1999 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1999 Beijing BJ 2020 has manual transmission. 1999 Beijing BJ 2020 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Beijing BJ 2020 | 1999 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Beijing | Mercury |
| Model | BJ 2020 | Villager |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2860 mm |
