1991 Mazda RX-7 vs. 2001 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2001 Mercury Villager is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Villager weights approximately 483 kg more than 1991 Mazda RX-7.
Because 1991 Mazda RX-7 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 1991 Mazda RX-7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mazda RX-7. (270 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mazda RX-7. 2001 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1991 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1991 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Mazda RX-7 | 2001 Mercury Villager | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | RX-7 | Villager |
Year Released | 1991 | 2001 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 3276 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2860 mm |