1999 Mercury Villager vs. 1981 Seat Ronda
To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Seat Ronda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Seat Ronda 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 116 more horse power than 1981 Seat Ronda. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat Ronda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 835 kg more than 1981 Seat Ronda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat Ronda. (98 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Villager | 1981 Seat Ronda | |
| Make | Mercury | Seat |
| Model | Villager | Ronda |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1714 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2460 mm |
