1995 Mazda 626 vs. 2002 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2002 Mercury Villager is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda 626 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 79 more horse power than 1995 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 580 kg more than 1995 Mazda 626. 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda 626 | 2002 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 626 | Villager |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
