2009 Ford F-150 vs. 1999 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 10 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 819 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
Because 2009 Ford F-150 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 2009 Ford F-150. 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, 2009 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-150 | 1999 Mercury Villager | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | F-150 | Villager |
Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3276 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2860 mm |