2004 Ford Escape vs. 2000 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2004 Ford Escape is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Escape (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 342 kg more than 2004 Ford Escape.
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, 2004 Ford Escape (272 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Escape | 2000 Mercury Villager | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Escape | Villager |
Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3276 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 271 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |