1999 Mercury Villager vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander 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 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 847 kg more than 1999 Mercury Villager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Villager | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Mercury | Land Rover |
| Model | Villager | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |
