2001 Mercury Villager vs. 2004 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2004 Subaru Outback is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Subaru Outback (212 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Villager weights approximately 100 kg more than 2004 Subaru Outback.
Because 2004 Subaru Outback is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Outback 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, 2004 Subaru Outback (285 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm). This means 2004 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercury Villager | 2004 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Villager | Outback |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2530 mm |
