1999 Mercury Villager vs. 1984 Renault 25
To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault 25 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 47 more horse power than 1984 Renault 25. (122 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 585 kg more than 1984 Renault 25. 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 25. (193 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Villager | 1984 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Villager | 25 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2730 mm |
