2002 Mercury Villager vs. 1962 Volvo 220
To start off, 2002 Mercury Villager is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Volvo 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Volvo 220 would be higher. At 3,274 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1962 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1962 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 770 kg more than 1962 Volvo 220. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Volvo 220. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Volvo 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mercury Villager | 1962 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Villager | 220 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3274 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2610 mm |
