2000 Mercury Villager vs. 1965 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 2000 Mercury Villager is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 NSU Wankel Spider would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 NSU Wankel Spider 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 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercury Villager | 1965 NSU Wankel Spider | |
Make | Mercury | NSU |
Model | Villager | Wankel Spider |
Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 495 cc |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2020 mm |