1999 Mercury Villager vs. 2002 Toyota F-1
To start off, 2002 Toyota F-1 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota F-1 (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota F-1 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 175 kg more than 2002 Toyota F-1.
Because 2002 Toyota F-1 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Toyota F-1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Toyota F-1 (430 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota F-1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager. 1999 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2002 Toyota F-1 has manual transmission. 2002 Toyota F-1 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 | 2002 Toyota F-1 | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Villager | F-1 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 183 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 430 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1610 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |