1999 Mercury Villager vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster 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. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 550 kg more than 2010 Tesla Roadster.
Because 2010 Tesla Roadster 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 2010 Tesla Roadster. 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, 2010 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Villager | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Mercury | Tesla |
Model | Villager | Roadster |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 370 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2352 mm |