2000 Mercury Villager vs. 2004 Volvo S80
To start off, 2004 Volvo S80 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Villager 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 40 more horse power than 2004 Volvo S80. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 169 kg more than 2004 Volvo S80. 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, 2004 Volvo S80 (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Villager. 2000 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2004 Volvo S80 has manual transmission. 2004 Volvo S80 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 | 2004 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Villager | S80 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 2524 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1616 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2800 mm |
