1999 Mercury Villager vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. 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 134 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 960 kg more than 1959 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Morris Minor 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 1959 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Villager | 1959 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Mercury | Morris |
| Model | Villager | Minor |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2190 mm |
