1999 Mercury Villager vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol 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 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 14 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (155 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 625 kg more than 1999 Mercury Villager.
Because 2005 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Nissan Patrol (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Villager | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Villager | Patrol |
Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2970 mm |