1999 Mercury Villager vs. 1995 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Peugeot 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Peugeot 406 would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Peugeot 406 (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 245 kg more than 1995 Peugeot 406.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Peugeot 406. (267 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Peugeot 406. 1999 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1995 Peugeot 406 has manual transmission. 1995 Peugeot 406 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 | 1995 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Villager | 406 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 191 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |