1999 Mercury Villager vs. 1997 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan Patrol 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 78 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Patrol. (91 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 87 kg more 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, 1999 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Patrol. (178 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Patrol. 1999 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1997 Nissan Patrol has manual transmission. 1997 Nissan Patrol 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 | 1997 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Villager | Patrol |
Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 2826 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1872 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |