2005 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1997 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1997 Mercury Villager. (149 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 710 kg more than 1997 Mercury Villager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Range Rover | 1997 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
| Model | Range Rover | Villager |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2510 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
