2001 Mercury Villager vs. 1977 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Mercury Villager is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 911 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Villager weights approximately 435 kg more than 1977 Porsche 911.
Because 1977 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Villager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1977 Porsche 911 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Villager. 2001 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1977 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1977 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Villager | 1977 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Villager | 911 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1977 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2270 mm |