2002 Mercury Villager vs. 2008 Peugeot 207
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 207 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 50 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 207. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 207.
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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 207. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 207.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mercury Villager | 2008 Peugeot 207 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Villager | 207 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3274 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2550 mm |
