2002 Mercury Villager vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2002 Mercury Villager is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,546 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (256 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 155 kg more than 1970 Pontiac GTO.
Because 1970 Pontiac GTO 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 1970 Pontiac GTO. 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (461 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mercury Villager | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
| Model | Villager | GTO |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3274 cc | 6546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2850 mm |
