2000 Mercury Villager vs. 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 2000 Mercury Villager is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix (205 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 176 kg more than 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix.
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, 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix (298 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm). This means 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Villager | 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
| Model | Villager | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2740 mm |
