1999 Mercury Villager vs. 2003 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 2003 TVR Chimaera 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 4,546 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Chimaera (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 725 kg more than 2003 TVR Chimaera.
Because 2003 TVR Chimaera 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 TVR Chimaera. 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 TVR Chimaera (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager. 1999 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2003 TVR Chimaera has manual transmission. 2003 TVR Chimaera 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 | 2003 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Mercury | TVR |
| Model | Villager | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 4546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2290 mm |
