1999 Lincoln LS vs. 2001 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2001 Mercury Villager is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lincoln LS would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln LS (208 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Villager weights approximately 98 kg more than 1999 Lincoln LS.
Because 1999 Lincoln LS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Lincoln LS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Villager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lincoln LS (277 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Villager. 2001 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1999 Lincoln LS has manual transmission. 1999 Lincoln LS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lincoln LS | 2001 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercury |
| Model | LS | Villager |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2860 mm |
