2002 Mercury Villager vs. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 6 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 226 kg more than 2002 Mercury Villager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercury Villager | 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Mercury | Mercury |
Model | Villager | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3274 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2011 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2890 mm |