1999 Mercury Villager vs. 2013 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2013 Ford Expedition 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 867 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 2013 Ford Expedition 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 Ford Expedition. 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 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Villager | 2013 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Villager | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2332 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3023 mm |
