1999 Mercury Villager vs. 2005 Proton Juara
To start off, 2005 Proton Juara 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 99 more horse power than 2005 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2005 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 780 kg more than 2005 Proton Juara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Proton Juara is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Proton Juara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Proton Juara. 1999 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2005 Proton Juara has manual transmission. 2005 Proton Juara 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 | 2005 Proton Juara | |
Make | Mercury | Proton |
Model | Villager | Juara |
Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1094 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2400 mm |