2000 Mahindra Commander 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 Mahindra Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mahindra Commander 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 106 more horse power than 2000 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2000 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 415 kg more than 2000 Mahindra Commander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Mahindra Commander 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, 2000 Mahindra Commander 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, 2002 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mahindra Commander. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mahindra Commander. 2002 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2000 Mahindra Commander has manual transmission. 2000 Mahindra Commander 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:
2000 Mahindra Commander | 2002 Mercury Villager | |
Make | Mahindra | Mercury |
Model | Commander | Villager |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2112 cc | 3274 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2860 mm |