2004 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1999 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (239 HP) has 70 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 135 kg more than 1999 Mercury Villager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (382 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | 1999 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Mountaineer | Villager |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 169 HP |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2860 mm |
