2000 Ford Puma vs. 1999 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2000 Ford Puma is newer by 1 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, 1999 Mercury Villager (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2000 Ford Puma. (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 510 kg more than 2000 Ford Puma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Puma. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Puma. 1999 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Puma has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Puma 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:
| 2000 Ford Puma | 1999 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Puma | Villager |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2860 mm |
