1999 Mercury Villager vs. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H 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, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 148 kg more than 2003 SsangYong Chairman H.
Because 2003 SsangYong Chairman H 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 2003 SsangYong Chairman H. 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, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Villager | 2003 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
Model | Villager | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1637 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2910 mm |