2002 Mercury Villager vs. 1997 Proton Perdana
To start off, 2002 Mercury Villager is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Proton Perdana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Proton Perdana 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 33 more horse power than 1997 Proton Perdana. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1997 Proton Perdana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 540 kg more than 1997 Proton Perdana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Proton Perdana. (176 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Proton Perdana. 2002 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1997 Proton Perdana has manual transmission. 1997 Proton Perdana 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 | 1997 Proton Perdana | |
Make | Mercury | Proton |
Model | Villager | Perdana |
Year Released | 2002 | 1997 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3274 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2640 mm |