2000 Mercury Villager vs. 1959 NSU Prinz I
To start off, 2000 Mercury Villager is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 NSU Prinz I. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 NSU Prinz I would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1959 NSU Prinz I. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1959 NSU Prinz I. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 1269 kg more than 1959 NSU Prinz I. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 NSU Prinz I 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 1959 NSU Prinz I. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 NSU Prinz I. (41 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 NSU Prinz I.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Villager | 1959 NSU Prinz I | |
| Make | Mercury | NSU |
| Model | Villager | Prinz I |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2010 mm |
