2007 Honda Element vs. 1999 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2007 Honda Element 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 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 3 more horse power than 2007 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 205 kg more than 1999 Mercury Villager.
Because 2007 Honda Element 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, 2007 Honda Element 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, 1999 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element. 1999 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Element has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Element 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:
| 2007 Honda Element | 1999 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Element | Villager |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |
