2000 Mercury Villager vs. 2005 Volvo V70
To start off, 2005 Volvo V70 is newer by 5 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, 2005 Volvo V70 (197 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 320 kg more than 2005 Volvo V70.
Because 2005 Volvo V70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V70 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Volvo V70 (280 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm). This means 2005 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercury Villager | 2005 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Villager | V70 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 2433 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 280 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1465 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |