1999 Mercury Villager vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 14 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (319 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 75 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Camaro.
Because 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 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 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (377 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Villager | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
| Model | Villager | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 319 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2852 mm |
