2004 BMW 120 vs. 2002 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2004 BMW 120 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 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 48 more horse power than 2004 BMW 120. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 400 kg more than 2004 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 BMW 120 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 BMW 120. 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 BMW 120 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Villager. 2002 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 120 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:
2004 BMW 120 | 2002 Mercury Villager | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 120 | Villager |
Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3274 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |