2001 Mercury Villager vs. 1988 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2001 Mercury Villager is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Opel Vectra would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1988 Opel Vectra. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Villager weights approximately 440 kg more than 1988 Opel Vectra. 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, 2001 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Vectra. (151 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Villager | 1988 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Villager | Vectra |
Year Released | 2001 | 1988 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2740 mm |