2000 Mercury Villager vs. 1994 Mercury Capri
To start off, 2000 Mercury Villager is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mercury Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mercury Capri 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 68 more horse power than 1994 Mercury Capri. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1994 Mercury Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 705 kg more than 1994 Mercury Capri. 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mercury Capri. (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mercury Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Villager | 1994 Mercury Capri | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Villager | Capri |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |
