1999 Mercury Villager vs. 2012 Citroen C4
To start off, 2012 Citroen C4 is newer by 13 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, 2012 Citroen C4 (181 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 448 kg more than 2012 Citroen C4.
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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C4. (180 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C4. 1999 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2012 Citroen C4 has manual transmission. 2012 Citroen C4 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 | 2012 Citroen C4 | |
| Make | Mercury | Citroen |
| Model | Villager | C4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1337 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2610 mm |
