2002 Ford Mustang vs. 2000 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2002 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Mustang (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 125 kg more than 2002 Ford Mustang.
Because 2002 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Villager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Villager. 2000 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Mustang | 2000 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Mustang | Villager |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |
