1999 Mercury Villager vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander is newer by 5 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 11 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. (158 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 315 kg more than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mercury Villager (271 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. (220 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Villager | 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Villager | Outlander |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 2374 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2730 mm |
