2001 Mercury Villager vs. 2006 Volvo S60
To start off, 2006 Volvo S60 is newer by 5 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, 2006 Volvo S60 (209 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Villager weights approximately 160 kg more than 2006 Volvo S60.
Because 2006 Volvo S60 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, 2006 Volvo S60 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, 2006 Volvo S60 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Villager | 2006 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Villager | S60 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 2524 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |