1999 Mercury Villager vs. 1995 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Renault Laguna 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 29 more horse power than 1995 Renault Laguna. (140 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 505 kg more than 1995 Renault Laguna. 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Laguna. (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Laguna. 1999 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1995 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 1995 Renault Laguna 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 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Villager | Laguna |
Year Released | 1999 | 1995 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2750 mm |