1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 2000 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2000 Mercury Villager is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 870 kg more than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 2000 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud has manual transmission. 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 2000 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | Alfasud | Villager |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1350 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2860 mm |
