1999 Mercury Villager vs. 2011 GMC Terrain
To start off, 2011 GMC Terrain 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, 2011 GMC Terrain (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Terrain should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 37 kg more than 2011 GMC Terrain.
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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Terrain.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Villager | 2011 GMC Terrain | |
| Make | Mercury | GMC |
| Model | Villager | Terrain |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4707 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2858 mm |
