1999 Mercury Villager vs. 1989 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Falcon 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 49 more horse power than 1989 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 365 kg more than 1989 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Falcon. (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Villager | 1989 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Villager | Falcon |
Year Released | 1999 | 1989 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 3157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2800 mm |