1999 Mercury Villager vs. 2004 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2004 Nissan Xterra 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 3,278 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Xterra (181 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 35 kg more than 2004 Nissan Xterra.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mercury Villager (271 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Xterra. (270 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Villager | 2004 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Villager | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2630 mm |
