2000 Mercury Villager vs. 1981 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2000 Mercury Villager is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volkswagen Passat 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 109 more horse power than 1981 Volkswagen Passat. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1981 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 845 kg more than 1981 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volkswagen Passat. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volkswagen Passat. 2000 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1981 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 1981 Volkswagen Passat 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 | 1981 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Villager | Passat |
Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2560 mm |