1999 Mercury Villager vs. 2006 Suzuki Forenza
To start off, 2006 Suzuki Forenza is newer by 7 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 43 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Forenza. (126 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Forenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 720 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Forenza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Suzuki Forenza 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, 2006 Suzuki Forenza 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, 1999 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Forenza. (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Forenza.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Villager | 2006 Suzuki Forenza | |
Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
Model | Villager | Forenza |
Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2610 mm |