1999 Mercury Villager vs. 2010 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2010 Nissan X-Trail 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, both vehicles can yield 169 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 531 kg more than 1999 Mercury Villager.
Because 2010 Nissan X-Trail 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, 2010 Nissan X-Trail 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, 1999 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan X-Trail. (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan X-Trail. 1999 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan X-Trail has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan X-Trail will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Villager | 2010 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Villager | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2640 mm |
