2002 Ford Focus vs. 2001 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2002 Ford Focus is newer by 1 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, 2002 Ford Focus (170 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Villager weights approximately 529 kg more than 2002 Ford Focus.
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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (197 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Focus. 2001 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Focus 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:
2002 Ford Focus | 2001 Mercury Villager | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Focus | Villager |
Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 3276 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1256 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |