1998 Abarth Stola vs. 2002 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2002 Mercury Villager is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Abarth Stola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Abarth Stola would be higher. At 3,274 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Abarth Stola (276 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Abarth Stola should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 985 kg more than 1998 Abarth Stola.
Because 1998 Abarth Stola 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, 1998 Abarth Stola 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, 1998 Abarth Stola (345 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Abarth Stola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Villager. 2002 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1998 Abarth Stola has manual transmission. 1998 Abarth Stola 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:
1998 Abarth Stola | 2002 Mercury Villager | |
Make | Abarth | Mercury |
Model | Stola | Villager |
Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3274 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1790 mm |