1978 Mazda 818 vs. 2002 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2002 Mercury Villager is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 3,274 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 785 kg more than 1978 Mazda 818. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Mazda 818 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 1978 Mazda 818. 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, 2002 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda 818 | 2002 Mercury Villager | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | 818 | Villager |
Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 3274 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2860 mm |