1986 Holden Drover vs. 2002 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2002 Mercury Villager is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Holden Drover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Holden Drover 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 105 more horse power than 1986 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 875 kg more than 1986 Holden Drover. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Holden Drover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Holden Drover will offer significantly more control. 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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Drover. 2002 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1986 Holden Drover has manual transmission. 1986 Holden Drover will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Holden Drover | 2002 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | Drover | Villager |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 3274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2860 mm |
