2001 Mercury Villager vs. 2008 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 206 is newer by 7 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Villager weights approximately 758 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 206.
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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 206. (205 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 206. 2001 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2008 Peugeot 206 has manual transmission. 2008 Peugeot 206 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 | 2008 Peugeot 206 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Villager | 206 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 271 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1027 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2450 mm |