1999 Mercury Villager vs. 2011 Ford Ranger

To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger is newer by 12 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 26 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Ranger.

Because 2011 Ford Ranger 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 2011 Ford Ranger. 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, 1999 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ranger. 1999 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Ranger 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 2011 Ford Ranger
Make Mercury Ford
Model Villager Ranger
Year Released 1999 2011
Body Type Minivan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3276 cc 2300 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 169 HP 143 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 271 Nm 209 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Length 4950 mm 5171 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1763 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1684 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 3193 mm


 

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