2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1999 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 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 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Villager (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 332 kg more than 1999 Mercury Villager.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager. 1999 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 1999 Mercury Villager | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | Defender | Villager |
Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3276 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2860 mm |