2004 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2002 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 2 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 5,930 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 75 kg more than 2004 Aston Martin DB9.
Because 2004 Aston Martin DB9 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 2004 Aston Martin DB9. 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, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm). This means 2004 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin DB9 | 2002 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
| Model | DB9 | Villager |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5930 cc | 3274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
