1999 Mercury Villager vs. 1996 Zagato Raptor
To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Zagato Raptor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Zagato Raptor would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Zagato Raptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Zagato Raptor (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Zagato Raptor should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 435 kg more than 1996 Zagato Raptor.
Because 1996 Zagato Raptor is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Zagato Raptor will offer significantly more control. 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 Zagato Raptor (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Zagato Raptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager. 1999 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1996 Zagato Raptor has manual transmission. 1996 Zagato Raptor 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 | 1996 Zagato Raptor | |
| Make | Mercury | Zagato |
| Model | Villager | Raptor |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |
