1999 Mercury Villager vs. 1998 Ford F-150
To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford F-150 (203 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford F-150 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1999 Mercury Villager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Ford F-150 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, 1998 Ford F-150 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, 1998 Ford F-150 (338 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Villager | 1998 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Villager | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3050 mm |
