1962 Lincoln Continental vs. 2002 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2002 Mercury Villager is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,043 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lincoln Continental (300 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 543 kg more than 2002 Mercury Villager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 Lincoln Continental 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 1962 Lincoln Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1962 Lincoln Continental (630 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lincoln Continental | 2002 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercury |
| Model | Continental | Villager |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7043 cc | 3274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2328 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2860 mm |
