1999 Mercury Villager vs. 2004 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2004 Opel Vectra 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 21 more horse power than 2004 Opel Vectra. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 262 kg more than 2004 Opel Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Vectra. (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Villager | 2004 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Villager | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2700 mm |
