1999 BMW 323 vs. 2002 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2002 Mercury Villager is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 323 would be higher. At 3,274 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 323 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 328 kg more than 1999 BMW 323.
Because 1999 BMW 323 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 1999 BMW 323. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 323. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 323 | 2002 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 323 | Villager |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
