1999 Mercury Villager vs. 1995 Venturi 400
To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 635 kg more than 1995 Venturi 400.
Because 1995 Venturi 400 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 1995 Venturi 400. 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, 1995 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager. 1999 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1995 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1995 Venturi 400 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 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Mercury | Venturi |
Model | Villager | 400 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2500 mm |