2002 Mercury Villager vs. 2007 Mazda 2
To start off, 2007 Mazda 2 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercury Villager 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 101 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 621 kg more than 2007 Mazda 2. 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 2. (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercury Villager | 2007 Mazda 2 | |
Make | Mercury | Mazda |
Model | Villager | 2 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3274 cc | 1399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2500 mm |