1999 Mercury Villager vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 6 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 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 132 kg more than 1999 Mercury Villager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Villager | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Villager | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 4013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1917 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2900 mm |
