2004 GMC Yukon vs. 2000 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2004 GMC Yukon 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 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Yukon (286 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Yukon weights approximately 465 kg more than 2000 Mercury Villager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 GMC Yukon will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Yukon (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Yukon | 2000 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | GMC | Mercury |
| Model | Yukon | Villager |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2860 mm |
