2000 Mercury Villager vs. 2013 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2013 Ford Fusion is newer by 13 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 29 more horse power than 2013 Ford Fusion. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 142 kg more than 2013 Ford Fusion. 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Fusion. (175 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercury Villager | 2013 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Villager | Fusion |
Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1643 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4872 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2121 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2850 mm |