1999 Mercury Villager vs. 2007 Porsche 911

To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 380 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.

Because 2007 Porsche 911 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, 2007 Porsche 911 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Mercury Villager 2007 Porsche 911
Make Mercury Porsche
Model Villager 911
Year Released 1999 2007
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 3276 cc 3596 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 169 HP 316 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4250 RPM
Torque 271 Nm 370 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1785 kg 1405 kg
Vehicle Length 4950 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2360 mm


 

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