2007 BMW 750 vs. 1999 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2007 BMW 750 is newer by 8 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 750 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 750 weights approximately 270 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.
Because 2007 BMW 750 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 BMW 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 750 | 1999 Mercury Villager | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 750 | Villager |
Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3276 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2860 mm |