1999 Mercury Villager vs. 1988 Renault 5
To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Renault 5 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 124 more horse power than 1988 Renault 5. (45 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1988 Renault 5. 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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 5. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 5. 1999 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1988 Renault 5 has manual transmission. 1988 Renault 5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Villager | 1988 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Villager | 5 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2420 mm |
