1999 Mercury Villager vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Opel Ascona 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 88 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 771 kg more than 1981 Opel Ascona. 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Villager | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Villager | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2580 mm |
