1999 Mercury Villager vs. 2004 Renault Grand Scenic
To start off, 2004 Renault Grand Scenic 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 8 more horse power than 2004 Renault Grand Scenic. (161 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Grand Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Grand Scenic weights approximately 60 kg more than 1999 Mercury Villager.
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) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Grand Scenic. (105 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Grand Scenic. 1999 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2004 Renault Grand Scenic has manual transmission. 2004 Renault Grand Scenic 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 | 2004 Renault Grand Scenic | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Villager | Grand Scenic |
Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 105 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2690 mm |