1999 Mercury Villager vs. 2002 BMW Z3
To start off, 2002 BMW Z3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW Z3 (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 430 kg more than 2002 BMW Z3.
Because 2002 BMW Z3 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 2002 BMW Z3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW Z3. (237 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Villager | 2002 BMW Z3 | |
Make | Mercury | BMW |
Model | Villager | Z3 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2450 mm |