1999 Mercury Villager vs. 1996 Oldsmobile SS
To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Oldsmobile SS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Oldsmobile SS would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Oldsmobile SS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Oldsmobile SS (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile SS should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager.
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, 1996 Oldsmobile SS (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Oldsmobile SS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Villager | 1996 Oldsmobile SS | |
Make | Mercury | Oldsmobile |
Model | Villager | SS |
Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |