1999 Mercury Villager vs. 2009 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager.
Because 2009 Nissan Titan 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 2009 Nissan Titan. 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, 2009 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan 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 Titan | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Villager | Titan |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 4060 mm |
