2000 Ford TL-50 vs. 2002 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2002 Mercury Villager is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford TL-50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford TL-50 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 40 more horse power than 2000 Ford TL-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TL-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 483 kg more than 2000 Ford TL-50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Ford TL-50 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 2000 Ford TL-50. 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, 2000 Ford TL-50 (570 Nm) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm). This means 2000 Ford TL-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford TL-50 | 2002 Mercury Villager | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | TL-50 | Villager |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 3274 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 271 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1785 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |