2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 vs. 1993 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1993 Mercury Villager. (149 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercury Villager.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | 1993 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
| Model | Discovery 3 | Villager |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
