2002 Mercury Villager vs. 1977 Porsche 930
To start off, 2002 Mercury Villager is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,274 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 639 kg more than 1977 Porsche 930.
Because 1977 Porsche 930 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 1977 Porsche 930. 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, 1977 Porsche 930 (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Villager. 2002 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1977 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1977 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mercury Villager | 1977 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Villager | 930 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3274 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
