1999 Mercury Villager vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter

To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Sprinter 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 76 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 810 kg more than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Mercury Villager 1979 Toyota Sprinter
Make Mercury Toyota
Model Villager Sprinter
Year Released 1999 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3276 cc 1588 cc
Horse Power 169 HP 93 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 271 Nm 150 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Vehicle Weight 1785 kg 975 kg
Vehicle Length 4950 mm 4260 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2410 mm


 

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