1999 Mercury Villager vs. 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer

To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 95 more horse power than 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 790 kg more than 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer. 1999 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer has manual transmission. 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer 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.

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