1999 Mercury Villager vs. 1985 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Camry 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 80 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Camry. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 705 kg more than 1985 Toyota Camry. 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Camry. (143 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Villager | 1985 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Villager | Camry |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2610 mm |
