2002 Mercury Villager vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero 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 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 55 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 207 kg more than 2002 Mercury Villager.
Because 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero 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 Mitsubishi Pajero 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, 2002 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero. 2002 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero has manual transmission. 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero 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 | 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
Model | Villager | Pajero |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3274 cc | 2477 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2730 mm |