2002 Mercury Villager vs. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 2002 Mercury Villager is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alfa Romeo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 would be higher. At 3,274 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 365 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164. (259 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercury Villager | 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
Make | Mercury | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Villager | 164 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1989 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3274 cc | 2959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |