1999 Mercury Villager vs. 2010 Honda Fit
To start off, 2010 Honda Fit 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 52 more horse power than 2010 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 653 kg more than 2010 Honda Fit. 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Villager | 2010 Honda Fit | |
Make | Mercury | Honda |
Model | Villager | Fit |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1132 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1524 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2499 mm |