2002 Mercury Villager vs. 1999 Toyota XYR
To start off, 2002 Mercury Villager is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota XYR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota XYR would be higher. At 3,274 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota XYR (180 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota XYR should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 645 kg more than 1999 Toyota XYR.
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, 2002 Mercury Villager (271 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota XYR. (175 Nm). This means 2002 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota XYR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mercury Villager | 1999 Toyota XYR | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Villager | XYR |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3274 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2680 mm |
