1999 Mercury Villager vs. 1978 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Skyline 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 63 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 595 kg more than 1978 Nissan Skyline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Nissan Skyline 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 1978 Nissan Skyline. 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Villager | 1978 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Villager | Skyline |
Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2620 mm |