2002 Mercury Villager vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Mercury Villager is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla 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 101 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Toyota Corolla 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 1969 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercury Villager | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Villager | Corolla |
Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3274 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2290 mm |