1997 Mercury Villager Nautica
The 1997 Mercury Villager Nautica is a 151-hp 3.0-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $27,495 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 151 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 174 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Villager measures 190.2 inches long on a 112.2-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $27,495 ($55,675 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.0L VG30E SOHC V6, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 151 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 174 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHC V6 |
| Bore and Stroke | 87.0 x 83.0 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 21 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Solid rear axle with leaf springs |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 in |
| Wheels Rear | 15 in |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 190.2 in |
| Width | 73.8 in |
| Height | 65.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 126.4 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 39.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 62.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 63.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 56.8 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 56.8 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars