1999 Mercury Villager vs. 1987 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 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 1987 Toyota Camry. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 605 kg more than 1987 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Camry. (141 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Villager | 1987 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Villager | Camry |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1770 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 | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2610 mm |
