2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1996 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,458 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1996 Mercury Villager. (149 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1996 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercury Villager weights approximately 105 kg more than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1996 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
| Model | Santa Fe | Villager |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2860 mm |
