1999 Mercury Villager vs. 1982 Honda Ballade
To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Honda Ballade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Honda Ballade 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) has 102 more horse power than 1982 Honda Ballade. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1982 Honda Ballade. 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Ballade. (109 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Villager | 1982 Honda Ballade | |
| Make | Mercury | Honda |
| Model | Villager | Ballade |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2330 mm |
