2000 Mercury Villager vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2000 Mercury Villager is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica 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 82 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 837 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Toyota Celica 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 1977 Toyota Celica. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Celica. (142 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica. 2000 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1977 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1977 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercury Villager | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Villager | Celica |
Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |