2000 Mercury Villager vs. 2008 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 599 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 444 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 15 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 599.
Because 2008 Ferrari 599 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 2008 Ferrari 599. 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, 2008 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Villager | 2008 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Mercury | Ferrari |
| Model | Villager | 599 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 612 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
