1999 Mercury Villager vs. 2003 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2003 Skoda Octavia is newer by 4 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, 1999 Mercury Villager (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2003 Skoda Octavia. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2003 Skoda Octavia.
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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Skoda Octavia. (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Villager | 2003 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Mercury | Skoda |
| Model | Villager | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2520 mm |
