1999 Mercury Villager vs. 2010 Renault Trafic
To start off, 2010 Renault Trafic 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 69 more horse power than 2010 Renault Trafic. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Trafic.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Trafic. (241 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Trafic. 1999 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2010 Renault Trafic has manual transmission. 2010 Renault Trafic 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 Renault Trafic | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Villager | Trafic |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3100 mm |
