1985 Mazda 323 vs. 2002 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2002 Mercury Villager is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mazda 323 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 115 more horse power than 1985 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 935 kg more than 1985 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mazda 323 | 2002 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 323 | Villager |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1070 cc | 3274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2860 mm |
