2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1998 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1998 Mercury Villager. (149 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 908 kg more than 1998 Mercury Villager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1998 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | Villager |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
