1999 Mercury Villager vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2010 Ford Mondeo is newer by 11 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 11 more horse power than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 244 kg more than 2010 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Villager | 2010 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Villager | Mondeo |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1541 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |