1999 Mercury Villager vs. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 10 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 456 kg more than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder.
Because 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Villager | 2009 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Villager | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
