2003 Lexus LS vs. 2002 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2003 Lexus LS is newer by 1 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 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lexus LS (282 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lexus LS weights approximately 45 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 2003 Lexus LS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Lexus LS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Villager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Lexus LS (418 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lexus LS | 2002 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Lexus | Mercury |
| Model | LS | Villager |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 418 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2860 mm |
