2009 Honda Ridgeline vs. 1999 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2009 Honda Ridgeline 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 3,470 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 656 kg more than 2009 Honda Ridgeline.
Because 2009 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2009 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Ridgeline | 1999 Mercury Villager | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Ridgeline | Villager |
Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3470 cc | 3276 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2860 mm |