2002 Mercury Villager vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 2002 Mercury Villager is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,274 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 710 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911.
Because 1974 Porsche 911 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 1974 Porsche 911. 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 911. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercury Villager | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Villager | 911 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1974 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3274 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2270 mm |