2006 Infiniti QX56 vs. 1999 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2006 Infiniti QX56 is newer by 7 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 5,555 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Infiniti QX56 (315 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 465 kg more than 2006 Infiniti QX56.
Because 2006 Infiniti QX56 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, 2006 Infiniti QX56 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, 2006 Infiniti QX56 (529 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Infiniti QX56 | 1999 Mercury Villager | |
Make | Infiniti | Mercury |
Model | QX56 | Villager |
Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5555 cc | 3276 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2860 mm |