1999 Mercury Villager vs. 1974 Volvo 164
To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volvo 164 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 27 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 164. (142 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 425 kg more than 1974 Volvo 164. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Volvo 164 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 1974 Volvo 164. 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 164. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Villager | 1974 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Villager | 164 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2730 mm |
